Head-Worn Mobile Neurostimulation Device

ABSTRACT

This invention is a wearable neurostimulation device which transmits selected patterns of low-intensity electromagnetic energy into a person&#39;s head for therapeutic purposes. This device can include a wearable ring and/or band which at least partially encircles a person&#39;s head and has flexible electroconductive prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or under the person&#39;s hair.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. provisionalapplication 62/972,692 filed on 2020 Feb. 11. This application is acontinuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/554,029 filed on2019 Aug. 28. This application claims the priority benefit of U.S.provisional application 62/851,917 filed on 2019 May 23. Thisapplication claims the priority benefit of U.S. provisional application62/851,904 filed on 2019 May 23. This application claims the prioritybenefit of U.S. provisional application 62/837,712 filed on 2019 Apr.23. This application is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser.No. 15/236,401 filed on 2016 Aug. 13.

U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/554,029 claimed the priority benefitof U.S. provisional application 62/851,904 filed on 2019 May 23. U.S.patent application Ser. No. 16/554,029 claimed the priority benefit ofU.S. provisional application 62/796,901 filed on 2019 Jan. 25. U.S.patent application Ser. No. 16/554,029 claimed the priority benefit ofU.S. provisional application 62/791,838 filed on 2019 Jan. 13. U.S.patent application Ser. No. 16/554,029 was a continuation in part ofU.S. application Ser. No. 16/022,987 filed on 2018 Jun. 29. U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 16/022,987 was a continuation in part of U.S.application Ser. No. 15/136,948 filed on 2016 Apr. 24 which issued asU.S. patent Ser. No. 10/234,942 on 2019 Mar. 19. U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 15/236,401 was a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser.No. 15/136,948 filed on 2016 Apr. 24 which issued as U.S. patent Ser.No. 10/234,942 on 2019 Mar. 19. U.S. patent application Ser. No.15/236,401 was a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No.14/599,522 filed on 2015 Jan. 18 which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,814,426on 2017 Nov. 14.

U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/136,948 claimed the priority benefitof U.S. provisional application 62/322,594 filed on 2016 Apr. 14. U.S.patent application Ser. No. 15/136,948 claimed the priority benefit ofU.S. provisional application 62/303,126 filed on 2016 Mar. 3. U.S.patent application Ser. No. 15/136,948 claimed the priority benefit ofU.S. provisional application 62/169,661 filed on 2015 Jun. 2. U.S.patent application Ser. No. 15/136,948 claimed the priority benefit ofU.S. provisional application 62/160,172 filed on 2015 May 12. U.S.patent application Ser. No. 15/136,948 was a continuation in part ofU.S. application Ser. No. 14/599,522 filed on 2015 Jan. 18 which issuedas U.S. Pat. No. 9,814,426 on 2017 Nov. 14.

U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/599,522 claimed the priority benefitof U.S. provisional application 62/089,696 filed on 2014 Dec. 9. U.S.patent application Ser. No. 14/599,522 was a continuation in part ofU.S. application Ser. No. 14/562,719 filed on 2014 Dec. 7 which issuedas U.S. patent Ser. No. 10/130,277 on 2018 Nov. 20. U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/599,522 claimed the priority benefit of U.S.provisional application 62/017,615 filed on 2014 Jun. 26. U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/599,522 claimed the priority benefit of U.S.provisional application 61/939,244 filed on 2014 Feb. 12. U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/599,522 claimed the priority benefit of U.S.provisional application 61/932,517 filed on 2014 Jan. 28. U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/562,719 claimed the priority benefit of U.S.provisional application 61/932,517 filed on 2014 Jan. 28.

The entire contents of these applications are incorporated herein byreference.

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BACKGROUND—FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to wearable neurostimulation devices.

INTRODUCTION

There are numerous potential applications for a non-invasiveneurostimulation device with electrodes which transmit electromagneticenergy into a person's head. The applications include: alleviation ofpain; addiction treatment; alleviating headaches; reducing body tremors;reducing seizures; addressing stress and anxiety; treating depression;increasing focus or energy level; reducing hunger; improving sleep;addressing attention-related disorders; and neurological rehabilitation.

REVIEW OF THE RELEVANT ART

There has been considerable innovation in wearable devices forneurostimulation and neuromodulation during the past several years. Forexample, U.S. patent applications 20160346545 (Pal et al., Dec. 1, 2016,“Apparatuses and Methods for Neuromodulation”) and 20170224990(Goldwasser et al., Aug. 10, 2017, “Apparatuses and Methods forNeuromodulation”), and also patent 10485972 (Pal et al., Nov. 26, 2019,“Apparatuses and Methods for Neuromodulation”), disclose apparatuses andmethods for applying transdermal electrical stimulation to a person toenhance a concurrent sensory experience. U.S. patent applications20170197081 (Charlesworth et al., Jul. 13, 2017, “Apparatuses andMethods for Transdermal Electrical Stimulation of Nerves to Modify orInduce a Cognitive State”) and 20190336765 (Charlesworth et al., Nov. 7,2019, “Apparatuses and Methods for Transdermal Electrical Stimulation ofNerves to Modify or Induce a Cognitive State”), and also patent 10293161(Charlesworth et al., May 21, 2019, “Apparatuses and Methods forTransdermal Electrical Stimulation of Nerves to Modify or Induce aCognitive State”), disclose a portable transdermal electricalstimulation applicator for modifying a person's cognitive state byapplying stimulation to skin.

U.S. patent application 20150335877 (Jeffery et al., Nov. 26, 2015,“Cantilever Electrodes for Transdermal and Transcranial Stimulation”)discloses cantilever electrode apparatuses for wearable neuromodulationdevices. U.S. patent application 20150174418 (Tyler et al., Jun. 25,2015, “Device and Methods for Noninvasive Neuromodulation Using TargetedTranscranial Electrical Stimulation”) discloses a system fortranscranial electrical stimulation with a computer model that can beadjusted to a person's head in response to one or more input parameters.U.S. patent application 20150328461 (Charlesworth et al., Nov. 19, 2015,“Methods and Apparatuses for Amplitude-Modulated Ensemble Waveforms forNeurostimulation”) and U.S. Pat. No. 9,517,351 (Charlesworth et al.,Dec. 13, 2016, “Methods and Apparatuses for Amplitude-Modulated EnsembleWaveforms for Neurostimulation”) disclose methods and apparatuses foramplitude modulation of an ensemble waveform to modify a user'scognitive state by transdermal electrical stimulation (TES).

U.S. patent application 20150328467 (Demers et al., Nov. 19, 2015,“Methods and Apparatuses for Control of a Wearable TransdermalNeurostimulator to Apply Ensemble Waveforms”) and U.S. Pat. No.9,393,430 (Demers et al., Jul. 19, 2016, “Methods and Apparatuses forControl of a Wearable Transdermal Neurostimulator to Apply EnsembleWaveforms”) disclose methods and apparatuses for controlling a wearableneurostimulator from a control apparatus. U.S. patent application20160346530 (Jeffery et al., Dec. 1, 2016, “Methods and Apparatuses forTransdermal Electrical Stimulation”) and patent Ser. No. 10/426,945(Tyler et al., Oct. 1, 2019, “Methods and Apparatuses for TransdermalStimulation of the Outer Ear”) disclose Transdermal ElectricalStimulation (TES) applicators that are attached to a person's ear. U.S.patent application 20150335876 (Jeffery et al., Nov. 26, 2015, “Methodsfor Attaching and Wearing a Neurostimulator”) and U.S. Pat. No.9,333,334 (Jeffery et al., May 10, 2016, “Methods for Attaching andWearing a Neurostimulator”) disclose methods for attaching a wearableneurostimulator to a person's head (or head and neck) using a cantileverelectrode apparatus.

U.S. patent application 20160317809 (Pal et al., Nov. 3, 2016, “Methodsfor User Control of Neurostimulation to Modify a Cognitive State”)discloses methods which allows a person to control a neuromodulator tomodify a cognitive state. U.S. patent application 20190321636 (Law etal., Oct. 24, 2019, “Streamlined and Pre-Set Neuromodulators”) discloseslimited-number-of-use neuromodulator apparatuses that may be comfortablyworn on the skin of a person to non-invasively apply transdermalelectrical stimulation (TES). U.S. patent applications 20170182285(Tyler et al., Jun. 29, 2017, “Systems and Methods for TransdermalElectrical Stimulation to Improve Sleep”) and 20170368297 (Tyler et al.,Dec. 28, 2017, “Systems and Methods for Transdermal ElectricalStimulation to Improve Sleep”), and also patent 10537703 (Tyler et al.,Jan. 21, 2020, “Systems and Methods for Transdermal ElectricalStimulation to Improve Sleep”) disclose methods and apparatuses forimproving sleep by transdermal electrical stimulation (TES).

U.S. Pat. No. 9,956,405 (Goldwasser et al., May 1, 2018, “TransdermalElectrical Stimulation at the Neck to Induce Neuromodulation”) disclosesmethods and apparatuses for the application of transdermal electricalstimulation (TES) in order to modulate a person's cognitive state toinduce a state of calm or relaxation. U.S. patent applications20150005840 (Pal et al., Jan. 1, 2015, “Transdermal ElectricalStimulation Methods for Modifying or Inducing Cognitive State”),20150005841 (Pal et al., Jan. 1, 2015, “Transdermal ElectricalStimulation Devices for Modifying or Inducing Cognitive State”), and20150174403 (Pal et al., Jun. 25, 2015, “Transdermal ElectricalStimulation Devices for Modifying or Inducing Cognitive State”), andU.S. Pat. No. 9,002,458 (Pal et al., Apr. 7, 2015, “TransdermalElectrical Stimulation Devices for Modifying or Inducing CognitiveState”), U.S. Pat. No. 9,014,811 (Pal et al., Apr. 21, 2015,“Transdermal Electrical Stimulation Methods for Modifying or InducingCognitive State”), and U.S. Pat. No. 9,233,244 (Pal et al., Jan. 12,2016, “Transdermal Electrical Stimulation Devices for Modifying orInducing Cognitive State”) disclose portable transdermal electricalstimulation (TES) applicators for modifying a person's cognitive state.

U.S. patent application 20150335888 (Demers et al., Nov. 26, 2015,“Transdermal Neurostimulator Adapted to Reduce Capacitive Build-Up”) andU.S. Pat. No. 9,474,891 (Demers et al., Oct. 25, 2016, “TransdermalNeurostimulator Adapted to Reduce Capacitive Build-Up”) discloseneurostimulators for application of transdermal electrical stimulation(TES) and methods of using them for comfortably inducing a cognitiveeffect. U.S. patent applications 20140148872 (Goldwasser et al., May 29,2014, “Wearable Transdermal Electrical Stimulation Devices and Methodsof Using Them”) and 20150088224 (Goldwasser et al., Mar. 26, 2015,“Wearable Transdermal Electrical Stimulation Devices and Methods ofUsing Them”), and U.S. Pat. No. 8,903,494 (Goldwasser et al., Dec. 2,2014, “Wearable Transdermal Electrical Stimulation Devices and Methodsof Using Them”) disclose devices, systems, and methods withself-contained, lightweight, and wearable components for transdermalelectrical stimulation.

U.S. patent application 20150335875 (Goldwasser et al., Nov. 26, 2015,“Wearable Transdermal Neurostimulator Having Cantilevered Attachment”)and U.S. Pat. No. 9,393,401 (Goldwasser et al., Jul. 19, 2016, “WearableTransdermal Neurostimulator Having Cantilevered Attachment”) discloseneurostimulator apparatuses for applying transdermal electricalstimulation that may be comfortably and securely worn on a variety ofhead shapes and sizes.

U.S. patent applications 20170360321 (Wolber et al., Dec. 21, 2017,“Electrical Interface System”) and 20200046247 (Wolber et al., Feb. 13,2020, “Electrical Interface System”), and U.S. patent Ser. No.10/485,443 (Wolber et al., Nov. 26, 2019, “Electrical Interface System”)disclose an electrical interface between a transducer and a transducersupport device. U.S. patent applications 20170113033 (Wingeier et al.,Apr. 27, 2017, “Electrode Positioning System and Method”) and20190255313 (Wingeier et al., Aug. 22, 2019, “Electrode PositioningSystem and Method”) disclose a system for stimulating a user comprisinga set of pads, a band, a bridge, and a set of links.

U.S. patent applications 20150065838 (Wingeier et al., Mar. 5, 2015,“Electrode System for Electrical Stimulation”), 20160022981 (Wingeier etal., Jan. 28, 2016, “Electrode System for Electrical Stimulation”),20160361532 (Wingeier et al., Dec. 15, 2016, “Electrode System forElectrical Stimulation”), 20170021158 (Wingeier et al., Jan. 26, 2017,“Electrode System for Electrical Stimulation”), 20170065816 (Wingeier etal., Mar. 9, 2017, “Electrode System for Electrical Stimulation”),20190175910 (Wingeier et al., Jun. 13, 2019, “Electrode System forElectrical Stimulation”), and 20190374766 (Wingeier et al., Dec. 12,2019, “Electrode System for Electrical Stimulation”) disclose systemsincluding a housing with an array of protrusions for electricallystimulating and/or detecting bioelectrical signals. U.S. patentapplications 20190151654 (Wingeier et al., May 23, 2019, “System andMethod for Individualizing Modulation”) and 20200061375 (Wingeier etal., Feb. 27, 2020, “System and Method for IndividualizingNeuromodulation”) disclose a system for individualizing neuromodulationincluding a neuro stimulation device with a set of electrodes and anapplication on a user device.

U.S. patent applications 20180256887 (Wingeier et al., Sep. 13, 2018,“System for Electrical Stimulation”), 20180256888 (Wingeier et al., Sep.13, 2018, “System for Electrical Stimulation”), and 20200094045(Wingeier et al., Mar. 26, 2020, “System for Electrical Stimulation”),as well as U.S. patent Ser. No. 10/512,770 (Wingeier et al., Dec. 24,2019, “System for Electrical Stimulation”) and Ser. No. 10/525,255(Wingeier et al., Jan. 7, 2020, “System for Electrical Stimulation”)disclose an electrical stimulation system with one or more electrodeassemblies including one or more electrodes and an electronicssubsystem.

U.S. patent application 20180028802 (Lee et al., Feb. 1, 2018, “DryElectrode”) discloses a dry electrode that electrically stimulates whilecontacting skin of a user. U.S. patent applications 20170224978 (Lee,Aug. 10, 2017, “Electrical Stimulation Device”) and 20190336766 (Lee,Nov. 7, 2019, “Electrical Stimulation Device”), patent Ser. No.10/342,969 (Lee, Jul. 9, 2019, “Electrical Stimulation Device”) disclosean electrical stimulation device comprising a frame to be worn on thehead; an electrode part formed of a conductive member; a cover unit; anda detachable patch.

U.S. patent applications 20140350431 (Hagedorn, Nov. 27, 2014, “Headgearwith Displacable Sensors for Electrophysiology Measurement andTraining”), 20170027467 (Hagedorn, Feb. 2, 2017, “Headgear withDisplacable Sensors for Electrophysiology Measurement and Training”),and 20180020941 (Hagedorn, Jan. 25, 2018, “Headgear with DisplaceableSensors for Electrophysiology Measurement and Training”), and also U.S.Pat. No. 8,938,301 (Hagedorn, Jan. 20, 2015, “Headgear with DisplaceableSensors for Electrophysiology Measurement and Training”) and U.S. Pat.No. 9,788,747 (Hagedorn, Oct. 17, 2017, “Headgear with DisplaceableSensors for Electrophysiology Measurement and Training”) discloseheadgear for electrophysiological data collection andneurostimulation/neuromodulation.

U.S. patent applications 20150190635 (Neuvonen et al., Jul. 9, 2015,“System and a Method for Transcranial Stimulation of a Head Region of aSubject”) and 20170151430 (Neuvonen et al., Jun. 1, 2017, “System andMethod for Transcranial Stimulation of a Subject”), and U.S. Pat. No.9,370,658 (Neuvonen et al., Jun. 21, 2016, “System and a Method forTranscranial Stimulation of a Head Region of a Subject”) disclose asystem for transcranial stimulation of a head region of a subjectincluding a plurality of electrodes coupled to an electrode drivearrangement.

U.S. patent applications 20170296295 (Wagner et al., Oct. 19, 2017,“Adjustable Headpiece with Anatomical Markers and Methods of UseThereof”) and 20200054414 (Wagner et al., Feb. 20, 2020, “AdjustableHeadpiece with Anatomical Markers and Methods of Use Thereof”) disclosean adjustable headpiece with anatomical markers.

U.S. patent application 20180239430 (Tadi et al., Aug. 23, 2018, “BrainActivity Measurement and Feedback System”) discloses a head set with abrain electrical activity (EEG) sensing device. U.S. patent applications20170296121 (Dar et al., Oct. 19, 2017, “Headset for Neurostimulationand Sensing of Body Parameters”) and 20190022372 (Dar et al., Jan. 24,2019, “Resilient Head Mounted Device for Neurostimulation and Sensing ofBody Parameters”) disclose a headset to deliver electrical stimulationto the skin of a person's head. U.S. patent application 20190192069(Garcia et al., Jun. 27, 2019, “Sleep Stage Prediction and InterventionPreparation Based Thereon”) discloses a system for prediction of a sleepstage and an intervention preparation in advance of the sleep stage'soccurrence.

U.S. patent application 20190282812 (Simons et al., Sep. 19, 2019,“Method for Non-Invasive Enhancement of Deep Sleep”) discloses anapparatus, system, and method for targeted sleep enhancement. U.S.patent application 20200094054 (Sharma et al., Mar. 26, 2020, “AuricularNerve Stimulation to Address Patient Disorders, and Associated Systemsand Methods”) discloses auricular nerve stimulation techniques foraddressing patient disorders. U.S. patent application 20150343196(Vasapollo, Dec. 3, 2015, “Dual-Purpose Sleep-Wearable Headgear forMonitoring and Stimulating the Brain of a Sleeping Person”) and U.S.Pat. No. 9,320,885 (Vasapollo, Apr. 26, 2016, “Dual-PurposeSleep-Wearable Headgear for Monitoring and Stimulating the Brain of aSleeping Person”) disclose headgear for monitoring and stimulating asleeping person's brain.

U.S. patent application 20140257448 (Arle et al., Sep. 11, 2014, “HeadWorn Brain Stimulation Device and Method”) and U.S. Pat. No. 8,909,344(Arle et al., Dec. 9, 2014, “Head Worn Brain Stimulation Device andMethod”) disclose a portable head worn device and methods for brain.U.S. patent application 20180221620 (Metzger, Aug. 9, 2018, “Modulationof Brainwave Activity Using Non-Invasive Stimulation of SensoryPathways”) discloses an apparatus for modulation of the central nervoussystem. U.S. patent application 20170165485 (Sullivan et al., Jun. 15,2017, “Systems and Methods for Non-Invasive Treatment of Head Pain”)discloses systems and methods for non-invasive management of head pain.U.S. patent application 20190381314 (Howard, Dec. 19, 2019,“Transcutaneous Electrically Amplified Cognitive Enhancement System”)discloses devices for transcutaneous nerve stimulation.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,440,070 (Goldwasser et al., Sep. 13, 2016, “Wearabletransdermal electrical stimulation devices and methods of using them”)discloses devices and methods for transdermal electrical stimulation.U.S. patent application 20180333576 (Rigaux, Nov. 22, 2018, “ExternalTrigeminal Nerve Stimulation for the Acute Non-Invasive Treatment ofMigraine Attacks”) discloses a system and method for non-invasivemigraine treatment. U.S. patent application 20180345006 (Ambrose, Dec.6, 2018, “Electrode Apparatus”) discloses an electrode apparatus fornon-invasively applying electrical stimulation to a body. U.S. patentapplication 20200060571 (Dauguet et al., Feb. 27, 2020, “Device forMeasuring and/or Stimulating Brain Activity”) discloses a device formeasuring and/or stimulating brain activity.

U.S. patent application 20190001133 (Onarheim et al., Jan. 3, 2019,“Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Device Having MultipurposeElectrodes”) discloses an electrotherapy stimulation device withprogrammable multipurpose electrodes. U.S. patent applications20180125689 (Perez et al., May 10, 2018, “Systems and Methods for UsingTranscutaneous Electrical Stimulation to Enable Dietary Interventions”)and 20180078754 (Perez et al., Mar. 22, 2018, “Systems and Methods forUsing Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation to Enable DietaryInterventions”) disclose an electrical stimulation system which helpspatients with diet compliance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Despite the considerable innovation in the prior art concerning wearabledevices for neurostimulation during the past several years, somechallenges remain. For example, most current devices (no pun intended)require direct contact with a portion of a person's head which is notcovered by hair. This makes such devices relatively obtrusive for wearduring daily life and restricts the head locations from whichneurostimulation can be applied. Also, the electrodes of many currentdevices are not sufficiently soft and/or deformable to be comfortablefor long-term use. The head-worn neurostimulation devices disclosedherein help to address these challenges.

The head-worn neurostimulation devices disclosed herein can be embodiedin a non-invasive wearable neurostimulation device with a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters which transmit selected patterns oflow-intensity electromagnetic energy into a person's head forapplications such as: alleviation of pain; addiction treatment;alleviating headaches; reducing body tremors; reducing seizures;addressing stress and anxiety; treating depression; increasing focus orenergy level; reducing hunger; improving sleep; addressingattention-related disorders; and neurological rehabilitation. In anexample, such neurostimulation devices can be embodied in a wearablering and/or band which at least partially encircles a person's head.This ring and/or band can include a plurality of flexible, softelectroconductive prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or underthe person's hair. This design enables good electromagneticcommunication with body tissue, even on areas of a person's head whichare covered by hair, without causing discomfort during prolonged and/ordaily use.

INTRODUCTION TO THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 shows MCN electrode locations as background information forexamples which follow.

FIG. 2 shows a neurostimulation device with a ring and a frontal partialring.

FIG. 3 shows a neurostimulation device with a front portion with adownward-facing concavity, a middle portion which curves over an ear,and a rear portion.

FIG. 4 shows a neurostimulation device with upper and lower divergingportions from the temple around the back of a head.

FIG. 5 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with anupward arm from the sidepiece to the temple or forehead.

FIG. 6 shows a neurostimulation device with front and rear loopsspanning from an ear over the top of a head.

FIG. 7 shows a neurostimulation device with a loop from an ear around aforehead and two loops around the back of a head.

FIG. 8 shows a neurostimulation device with an arcuate ring which restson an ear.

FIG. 9 shows a neurostimulation device with a ring with prongs or teethwhich protrude into hair.

FIG. 10 shows a neurostimulation device with an arcuate ring above anear.

FIG. 11 shows a neurostimulation device with a loop over the top of ahead and a loop around the front and back of an ear.

FIG. 12 shows a neurostimulation device with a portion from an ear tothe top of a head, a portion from an ear to the back of a head, and anarcuate link between these portions.

FIG. 13 shows a neurostimulation device with a ring and two loops overthe top of a head.

FIG. 14 shows a neurostimulation device which curves around an ear andloop around the back of a head.

FIG. 15 shows a neurostimulation device which curves around an ear andloop around a forehead.

FIG. 16 shows a neurostimulation device which curves around an ear andloop over the top of a head.

FIG. 17 shows a neurostimulation device with a wide saddle-shaped deviceon top of a head.

FIG. 18 shows a neurostimulation device with a narrow saddle-shapeddevice on top of a head.

FIG. 19 shows a neurostimulation device with a tiara-shaped orhair-band-shaped device on top of a head.

FIG. 20 shows a neurostimulation device with a loop over the top of ahead, a loop around the back of a head, and a front-ear-contactingportion.

FIG. 21 shows a neurostimulation device with a loop over the top of ahead and a loop around the back of a head.

FIG. 22 shows a neurostimulation device with loop over the top of a headand a portion which curves around an ear.

FIG. 23 shows a neurostimulation device with an undulating head-circlingring which curves over the top of an ear.

FIG. 24 shows a neurostimulation device with a loop around the back of ahead and a portion which curves around an ear.

FIG. 25 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with abifurcated sidepiece between an ear and front piece.

FIG. 26 shows a neurostimulation device with upper and lower loops whichdiverge from an ear to the back of a head.

FIG. 27 shows a neurostimulation device with a forehead loop, a loopover the top of a head, and a semi-circular portion which curves aroundan ear.

FIG. 28 shows a neurostimulation device with a forehead loop, a loopover the top of a head, and a quarter-circular portion which curvesaround an ear.

FIG. 29 shows a neurostimulation device with a loop over the top of ahead, a loop around the back of a head, and a portion which curvesaround an ear.

FIG. 30 shows a neurostimulation device with a loop over the top of ahead and a portion which encircles an ear.

FIG. 31 shows a neurostimulation device with an undulating ring around ahead which rests on an ear.

FIG. 32 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with anupward arcuate protrusion over an ear.

FIG. 33 shows a neurostimulation device with a loop over the upper-rearquadrant of a head and a portion which curves around an ear.

FIG. 34 shows a neurostimulation device with an upper front loop and anupper rear loop.

FIG. 35 shows a neurostimulation device with an upper rear loop, a frontear portion, and a rear ear portion.

FIG. 36 shows a neurostimulation device with an undulating ring around ahead and also an upper rear loop.

FIG. 37 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with anupward undulation on a sidepiece.

FIG. 38 shows a neurostimulation device with bi-level undulating ringand a loop over the top of a head.

FIG. 39 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with aprotrusion which extends rearward from an ear.

FIG. 40 shows a neurostimulation device with a ring with a concaveundulation over an ear.

FIG. 41 shows a neurostimulation device with an undulating ring whichrests on an ear.

FIG. 42 shows a neurostimulation device with front and rear loops froman ear over the top of a head.

FIG. 43 shows a neurostimulation device with a portion which loops overa head, a portion which loops around the back of a head, and an arcuatelink between them.

FIG. 44 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with aconcave bifurcation along the sidepiece.

FIG. 45 shows a neurostimulation device with a front loop which spans aforehead and an upper loop over the top of a head.

FIG. 46 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with anundulating sidepiece.

FIG. 47 shows a neurostimulation device with an undulating ring and aloop over the top of a head.

FIG. 48 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with anupward and rearward protrusion from the top of an ear.

FIG. 49 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with anupward loop from the top of an ear.

FIG. 50 shows a neurostimulation device with a tiara shaped or hairbandshaped device which loops from an ear over the top of a head.

FIG. 51 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with anupward and rearward loop from the top of an ear.

FIG. 52 shows a neurostimulation device with an angled (non-horizontal)ring and a loop around a forehead.

FIG. 53 shows a neurostimulation device with a loop around the back of ahead and a portion which curves around an ear.

FIG. 54 shows a neurostimulation device with a ring around a head andtwo loops over the upper-rear portion of a head.

FIG. 55 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with aconcave sidepiece.

FIG. 56 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame whichcurves around both the front and back of an ear.

FIG. 57 shows a neurostimulation device with an upper branch and a lowerbranch which diverge as they loop from an ear around the back of a head.

FIG. 58 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with aloop over the top of a head.

FIG. 59 shows a neurostimulation device with a loop over the frontal topof a head and a portion which encircles an ear.

FIG. 60 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with asidepiece whose mid-section curves upward.

FIG. 61 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame whosesidepiece has an upward protrusion from its mid-section.

FIG. 62 shows a neurostimulation device with an arcuate ring around ahead, wherein the front portion is higher than the rear portion.

FIG. 63 shows a neurostimulation device with a ring around a head and acentral loop over the top of a head.

FIG. 64 shows a neurostimulation device with two-bifurcated loops froman ear over the top of a head.

FIG. 65 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with anupper-rear loop over the top of a head.

FIG. 66 shows a neurostimulation device with circular or elliptical ringaround a head and a central loop over the top of the head.

FIG. 67 shows a neurostimulation device with two loops which diverge asthey extend from an ear to the top and the back of a head.

FIG. 68 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame with asidepiece with an upward arm on its mid-section.

FIG. 69 shows a neurostimulation device with a first device with anundulating loop spanning from an ear over the top of a head.

FIG. 70 shows a neurostimulation device with a second device with anundulating loop spanning from an ear over the top of a head.

FIG. 71 shows a neurostimulation device with a third device with anundulating loop spanning from an ear over the top of a head.

FIG. 72 shows a neurostimulation device with a fourth device with anundulating loop spanning from an ear over the top of a head.

FIG. 73 shows a neurostimulation device with flexible prongs and/orteeth which slide into and/or under a hair.

FIG. 74 shows a neurostimulation device with an eyewear frame withflexible prongs and/or teeth which slide into and/or under a hair.

FIG. 75 shows a neurostimulation device with a first device with a ringand an ear-contacting and/or ear-covering portion.

FIG. 76 shows a neurostimulation device with a second device with a ringand an ear-contacting and/or ear-covering portion.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

This invention is a non-invasive wearable neurostimulation device whichtransmits electromagnetic energy into a person's head. There arenumerous potential applications for such a neurostimulation deviceincluding: alleviation of pain; addiction treatment; alleviatingheadaches; reducing body tremors; reducing seizures; addressing stressand anxiety; treating depression; increasing focus or energy level;reducing hunger; improving sleep; addressing attention-relateddisorders; and neurological rehabilitation.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can transmit electromagneticenergy into a person's body in order to modify the electromagneticactivity of their brain. In an example, electromagnetic energy emitterscan transmit electromagnetic energy into body tissue in order to modify,adjust, stimulate, and/or selectively block electromagnetic brainactivity. In an example, a neurostimulation device can provide anodalstimulation to excite electromagnetic brain activity. In an example, aneurostimulation device can provide cathodal stimulation to inhibitelectromagnetic brain activity. In an example, a neurostimulation devicecan be configured to transmit electromagnetic energy into a particulararea of a person's brain. In an example, a neurostimulation device cantransmit electromagnetic energy into a person's body in order to modifythe electromagnetic activity of other portions of their nervous system.In an example, a neurostimulation device can be configured to transmitelectromagnetic energy into a selected nerve.

In an example, electromagnetic energy which is emitted from anelectromagnetic energy emitter can be direct current. In an example aneurostimulation device can provide Transcranial Direct CurrentStimulation (tDCS). In an example a neurostimulation device can provideTranscranial Electric Stimulation (tES). In an example, electromagneticenergy which is emitted from an electromagnetic energy emitter can bealternating current. In an example a neurostimulation device can provideTranscranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS). In an example,electromagnetic energy which is emitted from an electromagnetic energyemitter can vary between alternating current and direct current orprovide a combination of them at the same time. In an example aneurostimulation device can provide Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(tMS).

In an example, electromagnetic energy from an electromagnetic energyemitter can have a particular wave form or wave morphology. In anexample, electromagnetic energy from an electromagnetic energy emittercan have a sinusoidal wave pattern. In an example, electromagneticenergy from an electromagnetic energy emitter can have a saw tooth wave,square wave, or triangle wave pattern. In an example, electromagneticenergy from an electromagnetic energy emitter can have a biphasicpattern or tri-phasic pattern.

In an example, electromagnetic energy from an electromagnetic energyemitter can comprise signal spikes. In an example, electromagneticenergy from an electromagnetic energy emitter can have patternrandomization or pattern repetition. In an example, electromagneticenergy from an electromagnetic energy emitter can have a selectedFourier transformation or inverse Fourier transformation pattern. In anexample, electromagnetic energy from an electromagnetic energy emittercan replicate (imitate) a natural neural transmission signal or be theinverse of a natural neural transmission signal. In an example,electromagnetic energy from an electromagnetic energy emitter can have aselected signal continuity and/or duty cycle. In an example,electromagnetic energy from an electromagnetic energy emitter can haveselected signal cycling times. In an example, electromagnetic energyfrom an electromagnetic energy emitter can have selected signal rampingand/or signal dampening.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can be specified based on thegeometry of the device, including the configurations/shapes of differentarms/portions of the device. Additionally, a neurostimulation device canbe specified based on the locations of electrodes (e.g. electromagneticenergy transmitters) which are held on the person's head. Electrodelocations can be specified using the internationally-recognized ModifiedCombinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placement system.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can be embodied in a soft ringand/or band (such as headband) which is worn on a person's head. In anexample, a neurostimulation device can comprise a wearable ring and/orband which encircles a person's head at an anterior acute angle in therange of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to a horizontal plane (when theperson's head is upright) and a plurality of electromagnetic energyemitters on the ring and/or band. In an example, a neurostimulationdevice can be embodied in eyewear which is worn on a person's head. Inan example, eyewear can have a flexible and/or elastic rear loop whichloops around the rear of a person's head.

In an example, electromagnetic energy emitters of this neurostimulationdevice can be located at placement sites of Modified CombinatorialNomenclature (MCN) electrode placement system which are selected fromthe group consisting of F3, F4, F7, F8, Fz, T3, T4, T5, T6, P3, P4, Pz,O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz. The electromagnetic energy emitters can be madefrom a silicone material (such as PDMS) which has been impregnated,doped, coated, or embedded with conductive material in order to provideconsistent but comfortable contact with the person's head. In anexample, this neurostimulation device can further comprise prongs and/orteeth which protrude from the ring and/or band into and/or under theperson's hair. In an example, the prongs and/or teeth can be made from asilicone material (such as PDMS) which has been impregnated, doped,coated, or embedded with conductive material (such as metal and/orcarbon) in order to provide consistent but comfortable contact with theperson's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can be embodied in eyewearwhich is worn on a person's head to measure electromagnetic brainactivity. In an example, the eyewear can include a flexible and/orelastic rear loop which loops around the rear of a person's head to holdone or more electromagnetic energy emitters against the rear of theperson's head. In an example, this neurostimulation device can furthercomprise prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or under theperson's hair. This can enable good electromagnetic communication withthe person's head at locations on the person's head which are covered byhair. In an example, the prongs and/or teeth can be made from a siliconematerial (such as PDMS) which has been impregnated, doped, coated, orembedded with conductive material (such as a metal and/or carbon) inorder to provide consistent but comfortable contact with the person'shead. In an example, conductive metal can be silver or aluminum. In anexample, carbon material can be in the form of nanotubes or graphene. Inan example, electromagnetic energy emitters can be located at placementsites of Modified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placementsystem which are selected from the group consisting of F3, F4, F7, F8,FPz, Fz, T3, T4, T5, T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a wearable ringand/or band which is configured to encircle a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane when the person's head is upright, wherein the ringand/or band has prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or under theperson's hair; and a plurality of electromagnetic energy emitters on theband; wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters arelocated at placement sites of Modified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN)electrode placement system selected from the group consisting of F3, F4,F7, F8, Fz, T3, T4, T5, T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz; andwherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters are made froman elastic polymer.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a wearable ringand/or band which is configured to encircle a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane when the person's head is upright; and a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters on the band; wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are located at placement sites ofModified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placement systemselected from the group consisting of F3, F4, F7, F8, Fz, T3, T4, T5,T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz; wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are made from a polymer which has beenimpregnated, doped, coated, or embedded with conductive material; andwherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters have prongsand/or teeth which protrude into and/or under the person's hair.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a wearable ringand/or band which is configured to encircle a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane when the person's head is upright; and a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters on the band; wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are located at placement sites ofModified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placement systemselected from the group consisting of O1, Oz, FP1, FPz, PO7, AF7, P7,F7, TP7, FT7, and T7; wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energyemitters are made from a silicone material which has been impregnated,doped, coated, or embedded with silver or carbon; and wherein one ormore of the electromagnetic energy emitters have prongs and/or teethwhich protrude into and/or under the person's hair.

In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made by printinghigh-conductivity ink onto a low-conductivity textile or fabric. In anexample, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made by printing aconductive elastomeric material onto a low-conductivity textile orfabric. In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made bymelting or adhering elastomeric conductive material onto alow-conductivity textile or fabric. In an example, an electromagneticenergy emitter can be made by embroidering conductive material onto alow-conductivity textile or fabric. In an example, an electromagneticenergy emitter can be made by weaving, knitting, sewing, embroidering,layering, laminating, adhering, melting, fusing, printing, spraying,painting, or pressing electroconductive material into (or onto) a fabricor textile. In an example, electroconductive threads, fibers, yarns,strands, filaments, traces, and/or layers within a fabric or textile canbe configured near a person's skin in order to receive electromagneticenergy.

In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be attached to aneurostimulation device using an attachment mechanism selected from thegroup consisting of: adhesive, band, buckle, button, channel, clasp,clip, electronic connector, flexible channel, hook, hook-and-eyemechanism, magnet, pin, plug, pocket, rivet, sewing, snap, tape, tie,and zipper. In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can beattached to a neurostimulation device by printing, laminating, adhering,embroidering, melting, and/or sewing electroconductive material. In anexample, an electronically-functional fabric or textile withelectromagnetic energy emitters can be created by weaving, knitting,sewing, embroidering, layering, laminating, adhering, melting, fusing,printing, spraying, painting, or pressing together electroconductivethreads, fibers, yarns, strands, filaments, traces, and/or layers. In anexample, electroconductive threads, yarns, fibers, strands, channels,and/or traces comprising electromagnetic energy emitters can have shapesor configurations which are selected from the group consisting of:circular, elliptical, or other conic section; square, rectangular,hexagon, or other polygon; parallel; perpendicular; crisscrossed;nested; concentric; sinusoidal; undulating; zigzagged; and radialspokes.

In an example, an electronically-functional fabric or textile withelectromagnetic energy emitters can be created by printing, spraying, orotherwise depositing electroconductive ink or resin onto an otherwisenon-conductive fabric or textile. In an example, anelectronically-functional circuit with electromagnetic energy emitterscan be created as part of a neurostimulation device by printing aconductive pattern with electroconductive ink or resin. In an example,an electronically-functional fabric or textile with electromagneticenergy emitters can be created by laminating electro-conductive membersonto a non-conductive substrate. In an example, anelectronically-functional fabric or textile with electromagnetic energyemitters can be created by embroidering a generally non-conductivefabric or textile member with electro-conductive members. In an example,an electronically-functional circuit with electromagnetic energyemitters can be created for a neurostimulation device by embroidering aconductive pattern with electroconductive thread.

In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made with alow-conductivity material selected from the group consisting of:acetate, acrylic, cotton, denim, elastane, latex, linen, Lycra™,neoprene, nylon, nylon, polyester, wool, silicone, polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS), silk, spandex, and rayon. In an example, an electromagneticenergy emitter can be made with a high-conductivity material selectedfrom the group consisting of: aluminum or aluminum alloy; carbonnanotubes, graphene, or other carbon-based material; copper or copperalloy; gold; nickel; silver; and steel. In an example, anelectromagnetic energy emitter can be made with polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS) which has been doped or impregnated with aluminum, carbon (in oneor more various configurations and formulations), copper, gold, nickel,silver, or steel. In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter canbe made from polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and carbon nanotubes. In anexample, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made frompolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and silver.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a flexiblearcuate ring and/or band which is configured to be worn around aperson's head, wherein a front portion of the ring and/or band loopsaround the person's forehead, and wherein a rear portion of the ringand/or band loops around the rear of the person's head; a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters which measure electromagnetic brainactivity, wherein a first subset of the electromagnetic energy emittersare located on the front portion of the ring or band, and wherein asecond subset of the electromagnetic energy emitters are located on therear portion of the ring or band; and a plurality of prongs and/or teethwhich protrude into and/or under the person's hair. In an example, theprongs and/or teeth can facilitate electromagnetic communication betweenelectromagnetic energy emitters in the second subset of electromagneticenergy emitters and the brain.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a flexiblearcuate ring and/or band which is configured to be worn around aperson's head, wherein a front portion of the ring and/or band loopsaround the person's forehead, and wherein a rear portion of the ringand/or band loops around the rear of the person's head; a flexible loopwhich loops over the top of the person's head; a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters which measure electromagnetic brainactivity, wherein a first subset of the electromagnetic energy emittersare located on the front portion of the ring or band, wherein a secondsubset of the electromagnetic energy emitters are located on the rearportion of the ring or band, and wherein a third subset of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are located on the flexible loop; and aplurality of prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or under theperson's hair. In an example, the prongs and/or teeth can facilitateelectromagnetic communication between electromagnetic energy emitters inthe second and third subsets of electromagnetic energy emitters and theperson's brain.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a flexiblearcuate ring and/or band which is configured to be worn around aperson's head, wherein a front portion of the ring and/or band loopsaround the person's forehead, and wherein a rear portion of the ringand/or band loops around the rear of the person's head; an ear portionwhich curves around (the front and/or rear of) the person's ear; aplurality of electromagnetic energy emitters which measureelectromagnetic brain activity, wherein a first subset of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are located on the front portion of thering or band, wherein a second subset of the electromagnetic energyemitters are located on the rear portion of the ring or band, andwherein a third subset of the electromagnetic energy emitters arelocated on the ear portion; and a plurality of prongs and/or teeth whichprotrude into and/or under the person's hair. In an example, the prongsand/or teeth facilitate electromagnetic communication betweenelectromagnetic energy emitters in the second and third subsets ofelectromagnetic energy emitters and the person's brain.

In an example, prongs and/or teeth can be made from an elastomericpolymer which is doped, embedded, impregnated, or coated with conductivematerial. In an example, portions of electromagnetic energy emitters canbe made from an elastomeric polymer which is doped, embedded,impregnated, or coated with conductive material. In an example, thepolymer can be a silicone material. In an example, the polymer can bePDMS. In an example, the conductive material can be silver. In anexample, the conductive material can be carbon. In an example, theconductive material can be carbon nanotubes or graphene.

In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made from softdeformable conductive material which provides conformal contact with aperson's head without creating irritating or painful points ofhigh-pressure contact. In an example, an electromagnetic energy emittercan be made with conductive polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), thermoplasticpolyurethane (TPU), or poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS).

In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made fromelastic, stretchable, and/or deformable conductive material. In anexample, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made from elastic,stretchable, and/or deformable conductive material with a Shore A valuewhich is less than 80. In an example, a first set of electromagneticenergy emitters (which are configured to be worn on a portion of aperson's head which is not covered by hair) can have a lower averageShore value than a second set of electromagnetic energy emitters (whichis configured to be worn on a portion of the person's head which iscovered with hair). In an example, emitters which are configured to beworn on portions of a person's head which are covered with hair cancomprise a plurality of hair-penetrating and/or hair-engagingprotrusions, combs, teeth, or prongs which penetrate and/or engagelayers of the person's hair.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can hold electromagnetic energyemitters in electromagnetic communication with a person's frontal lobe.In an example, a portion of a neurostimulation device can holdelectromagnetic energy emitters on a person's forehead. In an example, aneurostimulation device can span a person's forehead. In an example, aneurostimulation device which spans a person's forehead can hold a firstEEG emitter above a person's right eye and a second EEG emitter above aperson's left eye. In an example, electromagnetic energy emitters whichare configured to be worn on a person's forehead can have a low Shore Avalue (e.g. less than 80) so that they conform to the surface shape ofthe person's forehead for good electromagnetic communication with theperson's frontal lobe. In an example, a portion of a neurostimulationdevice which spans a person's forehead can be transparent ortranslucent. In an example, a neurostimulation device can be a headbandwhich encircles a person's head in a generally-horizontal manner,holding electromagnetic energy emitters in electromagnetic communicationwith both the person's frontal lobe and the person's occipital lobe.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can hold electromagnetic energyemitters in electromagnetic communication with a person's occipitallobe. In an example, a neurostimulation device can have a (semicircular)rear loop which curves around a portion of the rear half of a person'shead. In an example, this loop can have a plurality of electromagneticenergy emitters which are in electromagnetic communication with theperson's occipital lobe. In an example, a neurostimulation device canhold electromagnetic energy emitters in electromagnetic communicationwith a posterior portion of a head.

In an example, electromagnetic energy emitters which are configured tobe worn on the posterior portion of a person's head can have a pluralityof hair-penetrating and/or hair-engaging protrusions, combs, teeth, orprongs for good electromagnetic communication with the person'soccipital lobe. These protrusions, combs, teeth, or prongs can protrudebetween strands of hair to contact the person's skin. In an example,electromagnetic energy emitters which are worn on the posterior aperson's head can have a plurality of hair-engaging protrusions, combs,teeth, or prongs which hold the emitters in place.

In an example, a wearable mobile neurostimulation device for monitoringelectromagnetic brain activity can include an array of hair-penetratingconductive protrusions with a two-dimensional cross-sectional area in aplane which is substantially parallel to the surface of a person's headwhen the neurostimulation device is worn. In an example, protrusionstoward the center of this cross-sectional area can be farther apart thanprotrusions toward the periphery of this cross-sectional area. In anexample, protrusions toward the center of this cross-sectional area canbe shorter than protrusions toward the periphery of this cross-sectionalarea. In an example, protrusions toward the center of thiscross-sectional area can have a lower Shore A value than protrusionstoward the periphery of this cross-sectional area. In an example,protrusions toward the center of this cross-sectional area can be lessconductive than protrusions toward the periphery of this cross-sectionalarea.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can include a rubber cushionwhich gently holds an electromagnetic energy emitter against a person'shead. In an example, a neurostimulation device can include a gel layerwhich gently holds an electromagnetic energy emitter against a person'shead. In an example, a neurostimulation device can include compressivefoam which gently holds an electromagnetic energy emitter against aperson's head. In an example, a neurostimulation device can have asilicone-based layer which gently holds an electromagnetic energyemitter against a person's head. In an example, an electromagneticenergy emitter can be made with natural or synthetic sponge material. Inan example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made withpolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), orpoly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS).

In an example, each electromagnetic energy emitter in a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters can have its own rubber cushion, gellayer, or compressive foam which gently holds it against a person'shead. In an example, the Shore A values of individual emitter cushions(or other compressive pieces) can be different for different individualelectromagnetic energy emitters. In an example, electromagnetic energyemitters which are worn on a person's forehead can have softer cushions(or other compressive pieces) than electromagnetic energy emitters wornelsewhere on the person's head. In an example, a first set ofelectromagnetic energy emitters can be held against a person's head by afirst set of cushions (or other compressive pieces) with a first averageShore A value, and a second set of electromagnetic energy emitters canbe held against the person's head by a second set of cushions (or othercompressive pieces) with a second average Shore A value, wherein thesecond average Shore A value is greater than the first average Shore Avalue.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: (a) a wearablering and/or band which is configured to encircle a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane when the person's head is upright, wherein the ringand/or band has prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or under theperson's hair; and (b) a plurality of electromagnetic energy emitters onthe band; wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters arelocated at placement sites of Modified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN)electrode placement system selected from the group consisting of F3, F4,F7, F8, Fz, T3, T4, T5, T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz; andwherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters are made froman elastic polymer.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: (a) a wearablering and/or band which is configured to encircle a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane when the person's head is upright; and (b) a pluralityof electromagnetic energy emitters on the band; wherein one or more ofthe electromagnetic energy emitters are located at placement sites ofModified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placement systemselected from the group consisting of F3, F4, F7, F8, Fz, T3, T4, T5,T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz; wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are made from a polymer which has beenimpregnated, doped, coated, or embedded with conductive material; andwherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters have prongsand/or teeth which protrude into and/or under the person's hair. In anexample, this device can be worn on the Babylon 5 space station withoutappearing to be out of the ordinary.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: (a) a wearablering and/or band which is configured to encircle a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane when the person's head is upright; and (b) a pluralityof electromagnetic energy emitters on the band; wherein one or more ofthe electromagnetic energy emitters are located at placement sites ofModified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placement systemselected from the group consisting of O1, Oz, FP1, FPz, PO7, AF7, P7,F7, TP7, FT7, and T7; wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energyemitters are made from a silicone material which has been impregnated,doped, coated, or embedded with silver or carbon; and wherein one ormore of the electromagnetic energy emitters have prongs and/or teethwhich protrude into and/or under the person's hair.

FIG. 1 shows Modified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrodelocations on the left side of a person's head. In an example, one ormore electromagnetic energy emitters (such as EEG emitters) can belocated at one or more of these electrode locations. The figures andexamples which follow in this disclosure show the left side of aperson's head, but the neurostimulation devices which are specified inthese examples can also be laterally symmetric on the right side of theperson's head even though it is not shown.

FIG. 2 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aring 201 which encircles a person's head spanning the front and the backof the head and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter211 (substantially located at an electrode position selected from thegroup consisting of Iz, PO7, P7, F5, F3, F1, Fz, TP7, FC5, and C5); anda partial ring 202 which partially encircles the person's head (spanningthe front of the person's head) and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 212 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7,F7, FT7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a ring whichencircles a person's head spanning the front and the back of the headand holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Iz, PO7, P7, F5, F3, F1, Fz, TP7, FC5, and C5); and apartial ring which partially encircles the person's head (spanning thefront of the head).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a ring whichencircles a person's head spanning the front and the back of theperson's head; and a partial ring which partially encircles the person'shead (spanning the front of the head) and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, FT7,and T7).

In an example: a first virtual plane which best fits the ring canintersect a horizontal plane when the person is standing up, forming afirst forward-facing angle between 5 and 75 degrees; a second virtualplane which best fits the partial ring can intersect the horizontalplane, forming a second forward-facing angle between 5 and 75 degrees;and the first angle can be at least 5 degrees greater than the secondangle. In an example, the intersection of the ring and the partial ringcan form a forward-facing angle between 5 and 65 degrees. In an example,the front of the ring can be higher than the rear of the ring. In anexample, a frontal portion of the partial ring can be lower than thering. In an example, the partial ring can span the person's forehead. Inan example, the partial ring can intersect and/or join the ring: at alocation (directly) above the person's ear; and/or at a location within2″ of the front-to-back midpoint of the side of the person's head. In anexample, the ring and/or the partial ring can have an (upward-facing)concavity. In an example, the ring can be more upwardly-concave than thepartial ring. In an example, the ring can be less upwardly-concave thanpartial ring. In an example, the ring can be circular, oval, orelliptical. In an example, the partial ring can be a semicircle, asemi-oval, or a semi-ellipse. In an example, this neurostimulationdevice can be a bifurcating ring around a person's head, wherein thering bifurcates as it spans the front of the person's head. In anexample, this neurostimulation device can comprise a headband.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 3 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront portion 301 which spans from a person's ear to their forehead andholds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 311(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FPz, AF3, F5, and FT7), wherein the front portion has adownward-facing concavity; a middle portion 302 which is connected tothe front portion, curves over the top of the person's outer ear, andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 312(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP7, T9, and T7); and a rear portion 303 which isconnected to the middle portion, spans the rear of the person's head,and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 313(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9 and TP9).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front portion which spans from a person's ear to their forehead andholds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofFPz, AF3, F5, and FT7), wherein the front portion has a downward-facingconcavity; a middle portion which is connected to the front portion andcurves over the top of the person's outer ear; and a rear portion whichis connected to the middle portion and spans the rear of the person'shead.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front portion which spans from a person's ear to their forehead andhas a downward-facing concavity; a middle portion which is connected tothe front portion, curves over the top of the person's outer ear, andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofTP7, T9, and T7); a rear portion which is connected to the middleportion and spans the rear of the person's head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front portion which spans from a person's ear to their forehead andhas a downward-facing concavity; a middle portion which is connected tothe front portion and curves over the top of the person's outer ear; arear portion which is connected to the middle portion, spans the rear ofthe person's head, and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of P9 and TP9).

In an example, this neurostimulation device can comprise an undulatingring which encircles a person's head, spanning their forehead and therear of their head, with upward undulations over the tops of theperson's ears. In an example, this neurostimulation device can comprisean undulating ring which encircles a person's head, spanning theirforehead and the rear of their head, with sinusoidal waves over the topsof the person's ears. In an example, a virtual plane which best fitsthis undulating ring can intersect a horizontal plane when the person isstanding up, forming a forward-facing angle between 5 and 75 degrees. Inan example, the front of this undulating ring can be higher than therear of this undulating ring. In an example, the rear of the undulatingring can be lower than the top of the person's ear. In an example, thisneurostimulation device can comprise a headband.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 4 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper arm/portion 401 which spans from an area within 2″ of a person'stemple to the back of their head and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 411 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P3, P1, Pz, F9,F7, CP5, FC5, and C5); and a lower arm/portion 402 which spans from thearea within 2″ of a person's temple to the back of their head and holdsat least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 412 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofIz, O1, Oz, PO7, P7, F9, TP7, FT9, and T7), wherein the front of theupper arm/portion is connected to the front of the lower arm/portion,and wherein the rear of the upper arm/portion is higher than the rear ofthe lower arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper arm/portion which spans from an area within 2″ of a person'stemple to the back of their head and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of P3, P1, Pz, F9, F7, CP5,FC5, and C5); and a lower arm/portion which spans from the area within2″ of a person's temple to the back of their head, wherein the front ofthe upper arm/portion is connected to the front of the lowerarm/portion, and wherein the rear of the upper arm/portion is higherthan the rear of the lower arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper arm/portion which spans from an area within 2″ of a person'stemple to the back of their head; and a lower arm/portion which spansfrom the area within 2″ of a person's temple to the back of their headand holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Iz, O1, Oz, PO7, P7, F9, TP7, FT9, and T7), wherein thefront of the upper arm/portion is connected to the front of the lowerarm/portion, and wherein the rear of the upper arm/portion is higherthan the rear of the lower arm/portion.

In an example, the upper arm/portion can have an upward-facing concavityand the lower arm/portion can have a downward-facing concavity. In anexample, the neurostimulation device can span approximately two-thirdsof the front-to-back width of the side of the person's head. In anexample, the lower arms/portions of the neurostimulation device can reston top the person's ears. In an example, the neurostimulation deviceoverall can have a rear-facing concavity. In an example, theleft-side-portion of the neurostimulation device can have the shape of arear-opening “bobby pin.”

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 5 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: arelatively-conventional eyeglass frame 501 which holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter 511 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9,FT7, and T7); an arcuate upward arm 502 which extends upward from theside of the eyeglass frame to the person's temple and/or forehead andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 512(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of AF7 and F5); and a rear arm 503 which curves around therear of the person's ear and holds at least one third electromagneticenergy emitter 513 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of TP9 and TP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: arelatively-conventional eyeglass frame which holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, FT7, andT7); an arcuate upward arm which extends upward from the side of theeyeglass frame to the person's temple and/or forehead; and a rear armwhich curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: arelatively-conventional eyeglass frame; an arcuate upward arm whichextends upward from the side of the eyeglass frame to the person'stemple and/or forehead and holds at least one second electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of AF7 and F5); and a rear arm which curvesaround the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: arelatively-conventional eyeglass frame; an arcuate upward arm whichextends upward from the side of the eyeglass frame to the person'stemple and/or forehead; and a rear arm which curves around the rear ofthe person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP9 and TP7).

In an example, the arcuate upward arm can have a rear-facing concavity.In an example, the arcuate upward arm can have a forward-facingconcavity. In an example, an upward arm can pivot and/or rotate aroundits connection to the eyeglass frame. In an example, an upward arm canpivot from a first configuration in which it is aligned with and/orhidden behind the eyeglass frame when not in use and a secondconfiguration in which is extends upward from the eyeglass frame foruse.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 6 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront arm/portion 601 which spans from an area (directly) above aperson's ear to the front of the person's head and holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter 611 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of AF3, AFz, F5,FT7, and T7); and a rear arm/portion 602 which spans from the area abovethe person's ear to the rear of the person's head and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter 612 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3,CP1, and CPz).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front arm/portion which spans from an area above a person's ear aroundthe front of the person's head and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of AF3, AFz, F5, FT7, andT7); and a rear arm/portion which spans from the area above the person'sear around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front arm/portion which spans from an area above a person's ear aroundthe front of the person's head; and a rear arm/portion which spans fromthe area above the person's ear around the rear of the person's head andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofTP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz).

In an example, the neurostimulation device can be shaped like a saddleon top of the person's head. In an example, the front arm/portion andthe rear arm/portion can connect at an area which is directly over theperson's ear. In an example, the neurostimulation device can rest on topof the person's ears. In an example, the rear arm/portion can be morevertical than the front arm/portion. In an example, the frontarm/portion can span the person's forehead. In an example, the frontarm/portion can have a downward-facing concavity.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 7 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst arm/portion 701 which spans from an area (directly) above aperson's ear to the person's forehead and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 711 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7,F7, FT7, and T7); a second arm/portion 702 which spans from the areaabove the person's ear to the rear of the person's head and holds atleast one second electromagnetic energy emitter 712 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofP5, P3, P1, Pz, CP5, T7); and a third arm/portion 703 which spans fromthe area above the person's ear to the rear of the person's head andholds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 713(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Iz, P9, P7, TP9, and TP7), wherein the first, second, andthird arms/portions are connected, and wherein the rear of the secondarm/portion is higher than the rear of the third arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from an area (directly) above a person'sear to the person's forehead and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, FT7,and T7); a second arm/portion which spans from the area above theperson's ear to the rear of the person's head; and a third arm/portionwhich spans from the area above the person's ear to the rear of theperson's head, wherein the first, second, and third arms/portions areconnected, and wherein the rear of the second arm/portion is higher thanthe rear of the third arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from an area (directly) above a person'sear to the person's forehead; a second arm/portion which spans from thearea above the person's ear to the rear of the person's head and holdsat least one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofP5, P3, P1, Pz, CP5, T7); and a third arm/portion which spans from thearea above the person's ear to the rear of the person's head, whereinthe first, second, and third arms/portions are connected, and whereinthe rear of the second arm/portion is higher than the rear of the thirdarm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from an area (directly) above a person'sear to the person's forehead; a second arm/portion which spans from thearea above the person's ear to the rear of the person's head; and athird arm/portion which spans from the area above the person's ear tothe rear of the person's head and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of Iz, P9, P7, TP9, andTP7), wherein the first, second, and third arms/portions are connected,and wherein the rear of the second arm/portion is higher than the rearof the third arm/portion.

In an example, the intersection of the second arm/portion and the thirdarm/portion can form a rear-facing angle between 5 and 65 degrees. In anexample, the front of the first arm/portion can be higher than the rearof the third arm/portion. In an example, the three arms/portions canintersect at a location (directly) above the person's ear and/or at alocation within 2″ of the front-to-back midpoint of the side of theperson's head. In an example, the first arm/portion can have anupward-facing concavity. In an example, the second arm/portion can havean upwardly-facing concavity. In an example, this neurostimulationdevice can comprise a bifurcating ring around a person's head, whereinthe ring bifurcates as it spans the rear of the person's head. In anexample, the first and third arms/portions can comprise a continuousband around a person's head. In an example, this neurostimulation devicecan comprise a headband.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 8 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aring 801 which encircles a person's head and spans the front and rear oftheir head, holding at least one electromagnetic energy emitter 811(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7, F5, F3, F1, Fz, TP7, FT7, FC5, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a ring whichencircles a person's head and holds at least one electromagnetic energyemitter 811 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7, F5, F3, F1, Fz, TP7, FT7,FC5, and T7).

In an example, the front of the ring can be higher than the rear of thering. In an example, a virtual plane which best fits this ring canintersect a horizontal plane when the person is standing up, forming aforward-facing angle between 5 and 75 degrees. In an example, the ringcan have an upward-facing concavity. In an example, the ring can rest onthe tops of the person's ears. In an example, the front of the ring canbe more vertical than the rear of the ring. In an example, this ring cancomprise a headband. In an example, this ring can comprise the perimeterof a skullcap or baseball cap.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 9 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aring and/or band 901 which encircles a person's head; one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters 911 which are substantially located atelectrode positions selected from the group consisting of O1, Oz, FP1,FPz, PO7, AF7, P7, F7, TP7, FT7, and T7; and prongs or teeth 912 whichprotrude into and/or under the person's hair at locations on theperson's head which are covered by hair. In an example, aneurostimulation device can comprise: a ring and/or band which encirclesa person's head; and one or more electromagnetic energy emitters whichare substantially located at electrode positions selected from the groupconsisting of O1, Oz, FP1, FPz, PO7, AF7, P7, F7, TP7, FT7, and T7,wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters have prongsor teeth which protrude into and/or under a person's hair.

In an example, the front of the ring and/or band can be higher than therear of the ring and/or band. In an example, a virtual plane which bestfits this ring and/or band can intersect a horizontal plane when theperson is standing up, forming a forward-facing angle between 5 and 75degrees. In an example, the front portion of the ring and/or band canhave an upward-facing concavity. In an example, the ring and/or band canrest on the tops of the person's ears. In an example, a ring and/or bandcan comprise a headband. In an example, a ring and/or band can comprisethe perimeter of a skullcap or baseball cap.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a wearable ringand/or band which is configured to encircle a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane when the person's head is upright, wherein the ringand/or band has prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or under theperson's hair; and a plurality of electromagnetic energy emitters on thering and/or band; wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energyemitters are located at placement sites of Modified CombinatorialNomenclature (MCN) electrode placement system which are selected fromthe group consisting of F3, F4, F7, F8, Fz, T3, T4, T5, T6, P3, P4, Pz,O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz; and wherein one or more of the electromagneticenergy emitters are made from an elastic polymer.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a wearable ringand/or band which is configured to encircle a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane when the person's head is upright; and a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters on the ring and/or band; wherein one ormore of the electromagnetic energy emitters are located at placementsites of Modified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placementsystem which are selected from the group consisting of F3, F4, F7, F8,Fz, T3, T4, T5, T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz; wherein one ormore of the electromagnetic energy emitters are made from a siliconematerial which has been impregnated, doped, coated, or embedded withmetal; and wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emittershave prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or under the person'shair.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a wearable ringand/or band which is configured to encircle a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane when the person's head is upright; and a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters on the ring and/or band; wherein one ormore of the electromagnetic energy emitters are located at placementsites of Modified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placementsystem which are selected from the group consisting of O1, Oz, FP1, FPz,PO7, AF7, P7, F7, TP7, FT7, and T7; wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are made from a silicone material whichhas been impregnated, doped, coated, or embedded with carbon; andwherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters have prongsand/or teeth which protrude into and/or under the person's hair.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can be embodied in a soft ringand/or band (such as headband) which is worn around a person's head tomeasure electromagnetic brain activity. In an example, aneurostimulation device comprising a wearable ring and/or band whichencircles a person's head at an anterior acute angle in the range of 0to 45 degrees with respect to a horizontal plane (when the person's headis upright) and a plurality of electromagnetic energy emitters on thering and/or band.

In an example, this neurostimulation device can further comprise prongsand/or teeth which protrude into and/or under the person's hair. Thiscan enable good electromagnetic communication with the person's head atlocations on the person's head which are covered by hair. In an example,the prongs and/or teeth can be made from a silicone material (such asPDMS) which has been impregnated, doped, coated, or embedded withconductive material (such as a metal and/or carbon) in order to provideconsistent but comfortable contact with the person's head. In anexample, conductive metal can be silver or aluminum. In an example,carbon material can be in the form of nanotubes or graphene. In anexample, electromagnetic energy emitters can be located at placementsites of Modified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placementsystem which are selected from the group consisting of F3, F4, F7, F8,FPz, Fz, T3, T4, T5, T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 10 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aring 1001 which encircles a person's head at a level which is at least1″ above the person's ears, wherein this ring holds at least oneelectromagnetic energy emitter 1011 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of PO3, AF3, AFz,P5, F5, CP5, FC5, and C5).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a ring whichencircles a person's head at a level which is at least 1″ above theperson's ears, wherein this ring holds at least one electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of PO3, AF3, AFz, P5, F5, CP5, FC5, and C5).

In an example, the front of the ring can be higher than the rear of thering. In an example, a virtual plane which best fits this ring canintersect a horizontal plane when the person is standing up, forming aforward-facing angle between 5 and 75 degrees. In an example, the frontportion of the ring can have an upward-facing concavity. In an example,this ring can comprise a headband. In an example, this ring can comprisethe perimeter of a skullcap or baseball cap.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 11 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst arm/portion 1101 which spans from an area (directly) above aperson's ear to the top of their head and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 1111 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of T7, C5, C3, C1,and Cz); a second arm/portion 1102 which curves around the front of theperson's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter 1112 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of T9, T7); and a third arm/portion 1103 whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 1113 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from an area (directly) above a person'sear to the top of their head and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of T7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz);a second arm/portion which curves around the front of the person's ear;and a third arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person'sear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from an area (directly) above a person'sear to the top of their head; a second arm/portion which curves aroundthe front of the person's ear and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of T9, T7); and a thirdarm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from an area (directly) above a person'sear to the top of their head; a second arm/portion which curves aroundthe front of the person's ear; and a third arm/portion which curvesaround the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, this neurostimulation device can comprise a pair ofheadphones. In an example, the first arm/portion can loop over the topof the person's head. In an example, the second and third arms/portionscan collectively span between one half and three-quarters of thecircumference around a person's ear. In an example, the first, second,and third arms/portions of this neurostimulation device can intersectand/or be connected to each other at an area (directly) above theperson's ear. In an example, the first arm/portion can be substantiallyvertical. In an example, the first arm/portion can have a forward-facingconcavity. In an example, the first arm/portion can have a rear-facingconcavity. In an example, the third arm/portion can also hold anelectrode which is attached to the person's ear lobe.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 12 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst arm/portion 1201 which spans from a first location within 2″ of aperson's ear to the top of the person's head and holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter 1211 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3,FC1, FCz, and T7); a second arm/portion 1202 which spans from the firstlocation to the rear of the person's head and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 1212 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of O1, Oz, PO7,P7, TP7, T7), wherein the first arm/portion and the second arm/portionare connected to each other at the first location; and a thirdarm/portion 1203 which spans between the first arm/portion and thesecond arm/portion at locations which are different than the firstlocation and which holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter 1213 (substantially located at electrode position C5).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from a first location within 2″ of aperson's ear to the top of the person's head and holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3,FC1, FCz, and T7); a second arm/portion which spans from the firstlocation to the rear of the person's head, wherein the first arm/portionand the second arm/portion are connected to each other at the firstlocation; and a third arm/portion which spans between the firstarm/portion and the second arm/portion at locations which are differentthan the first location.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from a first location within 2″ of aperson's ear to the top of the person's head; a second arm/portion whichspans from the first location to the rear of the person's head and holdsat least one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofO1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, T7), wherein the first arm/portion and the secondarm/portion are connected to each other at the first location; and athird arm/portion which spans between the first arm/portion and thesecond arm/portion at locations which are different than the firstlocation.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from a first location within 2″ of aperson's ear to the top of the person's head; a second arm/portion whichspans from the first location to the rear of the person's head, whereinthe first arm/portion and the second arm/portion are connected to eachother at the first location; and a third arm/portion which spans betweenthe first arm/portion and the second arm/portion at locations which aredifferent than the first location and which holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at electrodeposition C5).

In an example, the first arm/portion loops over the top of the person'shead. In an example, the second arm/portion loops around the rear of theperson's head. In an example, the third arm/portion spans between theleft-side mid-point of the first arm/portion and the left-side mid-pointof the second arm/portion. In an example, the third arm/portion spansbetween midsections of the first and second arm/portions. In an example,the third arm/portion connects midsections of the first and secondarm/portions. In an example, the first arm/portion can have aforward-facing concavity. In an example, the second arm/portion can havea downward-facing concavity. In an example, the best fitting virtualplane for the first arm/portion and the best fitting virtual plane forthe second arm/portion can be substantially perpendicular to each other.In an example, this neurostimulation device can rest on the tops of theperson's ears. In an example, a left-side view of this neurostimulationdevice can have the shape of an arcuate capital letter “A” which hasbeen rotated clockwise between 100 and 170 degrees.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 13 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aring 1301 which encircles a person's head and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 1311 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of O1, Oz, FP1,FPz, PO7, AF7, P7, F7, TP7, FT7, and T7); a front-upper arm/portion 1302which loops upward from the ring over the top of the person's head andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 1312(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FT7, FC5, FC3, FC1, and FCz); and a rear-upper arm/portion1303 which loops upward from the ring over the top of the person's headand holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 1313(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz), wherein the front-upperarm/portion is closer to the front of the person's head than therear-upper arm/portion.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a ring whichencircles a person's head and holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of O1, Oz, FP1, FPz, PO7, AF7, P7, F7, TP7,FT7, and T7); a front-upper arm/portion which loops upward from the ringover the top of the person's head; and a rear-upper arm/portion whichloops upward from the ring over the top of the person's head, whereinthe front-upper arm/portion is closer to the front of the person's headthan the rear-upper arm/portion.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a ring whichencircles a person's head; a front-upper arm/portion which loops upwardfrom the ring over the top of the person's head and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3,FC1, and FCz); and a rear-upper arm/portion which loops upward from thering over the top of the person's head, wherein the front-upperarm/portion is closer to the front of the person's head than therear-upper arm/portion.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a ring whichencircles a person's head; a front-upper arm/portion which loops upwardfrom the ring over the top of the person's head; and a rear-upperarm/portion which loops upward from the ring over the top of theperson's head and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz), wherein thefront-upper arm/portion is closer to the front of the person's head thanthe rear-upper arm/portion.

In an example, the ring can be tilted so that the front of the ring ishigher than the rear of the ring. In an example, the ring can have anupward-facing concavity. In an example, the front-upper arm/portion canhave a front-facing concavity. In an example, the rear-upper arm/portioncan have a rear-facing concavity. In an example, the ring can rest onthe tops of the person's ears. In an example, the front-upperarm/portion and the rear-upper arm/portion can diverge from each otheras they leave the ring and loop over the person's head. In an example,the front-upper arm/portion can be anterior to a virtual vertical planewhich connects a person's ears and the rear-upper arm/portion can beposterior relative to this virtual vertical plane.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection with the ring. In an example, one ormore electromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 14 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst arm/portion 1401 which curves forward and downward from a person'sear and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 1411(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of T9 and T7); a second arm/portion 1402 which curvesbackward and downward from the person's ear and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter 1412 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, P7, TP7);and a third arm/portion 1403 which loops around the rear of the person'shead and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 1413(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP9 and TP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which curves forward and downward from a person'sear and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of T9 and T7); a second arm/portion which curves backward anddownward from the person's ear; and a third arm/portion which loopsaround the rear of the person's head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which curves forward and downward from a person'sear; a second arm/portion which curves backward and downward from theperson's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of Iz, P7, TP7); and a third arm/portion whichloops around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which curves forward and downward from a person'sear; a second arm/portion which curves backward and downward from theperson's ear; and a third arm/portion which loops around the rear of theperson's head and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP9 and TP7).

In an example, the first arm/portion curves forward and downward in asinusoidal manner, comprising a partial or complete sinusoidal wave. Inan example, the first arm/portion curves forward and downward from thetop of the person's ear. In an example, the first arm/portion has alength between 2″ and 5.″ In an example, the second arm/portion curvesbackward and downward from the top of the person's ear. In an example,the second arm/portion curves around the rear of the person's ear. In anexample, the third arm/portion tilts downward as is spans from theperson's ear to the rear of the person's head. In an example, the first,second, and third arms/portions are connected and/or joined at alocation (directly) above the person's ear. In an example, theneurostimulation device can rest on the tops of the person's ears.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 15 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aforehead arm/portion 1501 which spans from a person's ear to theirforehead and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter1511 (substantially located at an electrode position selected from thegroup consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, FT7, and T7); a front-eararm/portion 1502 which curves around the front of the person's ear andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 1512(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of T9 and T7); and a rear-ear arm/portion 1503 which curvesaround the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 1513 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP9, TP7, andT7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a forehead arm/portion which spans from a person's ear to their foreheadand holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, FT7, and T7); a front-ear arm/portionwhich curves around the front of the person's ear; and a rear-eararm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a forehead arm/portion which spans from a person's ear to theirforehead; a front-ear arm/portion which curves around the front of theperson's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of T9 and T7); and a rear-ear arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a forehead arm/portion which spans from a person's ear to theirforehead; a front-ear arm/portion which curves around the front of theperson's ear; and a rear-ear arm/portion which curves around the rear ofthe person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the forehead arm/portion can loop laterally (e.g. left toright) around the person's forehead. In an example, the threearms/portions of this neurostimulation device can connect and/orintersect at a location (directly) above the person's ear. In anexample, front-ear and rear-ear arms/portions can combine to spanbetween 50% and 75% of the circumference of the person's ear. In anexample, front-ear and rear-ear can combine to span between 66% and 95%of the circumference of the person's ear. In an example, the foreheadarm/portion can have an upward-facing concavity. In an example, theneurostimulation device can rest on the tops of the person's ears.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 16 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper loop 1601 which loops over a person' head from a location within2″ of a person's ear and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter 1611 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); a front-eararm/portion 1602 which curves around the front of the person's ear andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 1612(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of T9 and T7); and a rear-ear arm/portion 1603 which curvesaround the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 1613 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP9 and TP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper loop which loops over a person' head from a location within 2″of a person's ear and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); a front-eararm/portion which curves around the front of the person's ear; and arear-ear arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper loop which loops over a person' head from a location within 2″of a person's ear; a front-ear arm/portion which curves around the frontof the person's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of T9 and T7); and a rear-ear arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper loop which loops over a person' head from a location within 2″of a person's ear; a front-ear arm/portion which curves around the frontof the person's ear; and a rear-ear arm/portion which curves around therear of the person's ear and holds at least one third electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of TP9 and TP7).

In an example, the upper loop can loop over a person's head from alocation (directly) above a person's ear. In an example, the upper loopcan have a forward-facing concavity. In an example, the upper loop canhave a sinusoidal shape. In an example, the upper loop can span the topof the person's head at a location to the rear of a virtual verticalplane which connects the person's ears. In an example, front-ear andrear-ear arms/portions can combine to span between 50% and 75% of thecircumference of the person's ear. In an example, front-ear and rear-eararms/portions can combine to span between 66% and 95% of thecircumference of the person's ear. In an example, the neurostimulationdevice can rest on the tops of the person's ears. In an example, theneurostimulation device can comprise (or just be shaped like) a set ofheadphones.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 17 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aforward arm/portion 1701 which loops around an upper-frontal area of aperson's head and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter 1711 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of F7, F5, F3, F1, and Fz); a middlearm/portion 1702 which laterally spans a portion of the side of theperson's head above their ear and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 1712 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of F7, TP7, FT7,and T7); and a rear arm/portion 1703 which loops around an upper-reararea of the person's head and holds at least one third electromagneticenergy emitter 1713 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz),wherein the middle arm/portion connects the forward arm/portion and therear arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a forward arm/portion which loops around an upper-frontal area of aperson's head and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of F7, F5, F3, F1, and Fz); a middle arm/portionwhich laterally spans a portion of the side of the person's head abovetheir ear; and a rear arm/portion which loops around an upper-rear areaof the person's head, wherein the middle arm/portion connects theforward arm/portion and the rear arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a forward arm/portion which loops around an upper-frontal area of aperson's head; a middle arm/portion which laterally spans a portion ofthe side of the person's head above their ear and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of F7, TP7, FT7,and T7); and a rear arm/portion which loops around an upper-rear area ofthe person's head, wherein the middle arm/portion connects the forwardarm/portion and the rear arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a forward arm/portion which loops around an upper-frontal area of aperson's head; a middle arm/portion which laterally spans a portion ofthe side of the person's head above their ear; and a rear arm/portionwhich loops around an upper-rear area of the person's head and holds atleast one third electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, CP5,CP3, CP1, and CPz), wherein the middle arm/portion connects the forwardarm/portion and the rear arm/portion.

In an example, the centroid of the middle arm/portion is below thecentroid of the forward arm/portion and the centroid of the reararm/portion. In an example, the middle arm/portion can rest on top ofthe person's ear. In an example, the neurostimulation device can beshaped like a saddle on top of the person's head. In an example, theforward arm/portion can span the top of the person's head at a locationwhich is anterior to a virtual vertical plane which connects theperson's ears. In an example, the rear arm/portion can span the top ofthe person's head at a location which is posterior to a virtual verticalplane which connects the person's ears. In an example, the forwardarm/portion can have a forward-facing concavity. In an example, the reararm/portion can have a rear-facing concavity. In an example, the middlearm/portion, the forward arm/portion, and the rear arm/portion can eachhave substantially the same length.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 18 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aforward arm/portion 1801 which loops around an upper-frontal area of aperson's head and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter 1811 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3, FC1, and FCz); a middlearm/portion 1802 which laterally spans a portion of the side of theperson's head above their ear and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 1812 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, FT7, andT7); and a rear arm/portion 1803 which loops around an upper-rear areaof the person's head and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter 1813 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz), wherein themiddle arm/portion connects the forward arm/portion and the reararm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a forward arm/portion which loops around an upper-frontal area of aperson's head and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3, FC1, and FCz); a middlearm/portion which laterally spans a portion of the side of the person'shead above their ear; and a rear arm/portion which loops around anupper-rear area of the person's head, wherein the middle arm/portionconnects the forward arm/portion and the rear arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a forward arm/portion which loops around an upper-frontal area of aperson's head; a middle arm/portion which laterally spans a portion ofthe side of the person's head above their ear and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, FT7, andT7); and a rear arm/portion which loops around an upper-rear area of theperson's head, wherein the middle arm/portion connects the forwardarm/portion and the rear arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a forward arm/portion which loops around an upper-frontal area of aperson's head; a middle arm/portion which laterally spans a portion ofthe side of the person's head above their ear; and a rear arm/portionwhich loops around an upper-rear area of the person's head and holds atleast one third electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, CP5,CP3, CP1, and CPz), wherein the middle arm/portion connects the forwardarm/portion and the rear arm/portion.

In an example, the centroid of the middle arm/portion is below thecentroid of the forward arm/portion and the centroid of the reararm/portion. In an example, the middle arm/portion can rest on top ofthe person's ear. In an example, the neurostimulation device can beshaped like a saddle on top of the person's head. In an example, theforward arm/portion can span the top of the person's head at a locationwhich is anterior to a virtual vertical plane which connects theperson's ears. In an example, the rear arm/portion can span the top ofthe person's head at a location which is posterior to a virtual verticalplane which connects the person's ears. In an example, the forwardarm/portion can have a forward-facing concavity. In an example, the reararm/portion can have a rear-facing concavity. In an example, the middlearm/portion can be shorter than either the forward arm/portion or therear arm/portion.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 19 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper loop 1901 which loops over the top of a person's head from oneside (e.g. left) side to the other side (e.g. right) and wherein holdsat least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 1911 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofTP9, TP7, T7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz).

In an example, the upper loop can loop over the top of the person's headfrom one ear to the other ear. In an example, the upper loop can loopover the top of the person's head from a location (directly) above anear. In an example, this loop can have a rear-facing concavity. In anexample, this loop can have a forward-facing concavity. In an example,this loop can have a sinusoidal shape. In an example, the virtual planewhich best fits the upper loop can be substantially vertical. In anexample, the virtual plane which best fits the upper loop can be avirtual vertical plane which connects the person's ears. In an example,the upper loop can cross the top of the person's head in a virtualvertical plane which connects the person's ears. In an example, thevirtual plane which best fits the upper loop can intersect a verticalplane at an acute angle (e.g. between 5 and 45 degrees).

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, one or more electromagnetic energy emitters can be attached tothe arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 20 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper loop 2001 which loops over the top of a person's head (from alocation over the person's ear) and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 2011 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of T7, C5, C3, C1,and Cz); a rear loop 2002 which loops around the rear of the person'shead (from the location over the person's ear) and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter 2012 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of T9 and T7); anfront-ear arm/portion 2003 which curves around the front of the person'sear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 2013(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper loop which loops over the top of a person's head (from alocation over the person's ear) and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of T7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz);a rear loop which loops around the rear of the person's head (from thelocation over the person's ear); an front-ear arm/portion which curvesaround the front of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper loop which loops over the top of a person's head (from alocation over the person's ear); a rear loop which loops around the rearof the person's head (from the location over the person's ear) and holdsat least one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofT9 and T7); an front-ear arm/portion which curves around the front ofthe person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper loop which loops over the top of a person's head (from alocation over the person's ear); a rear loop which loops around the rearof the person's head (from the location over the person's ear); anfront-ear arm/portion which curves around the front of the person's earand holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the upper loop can loop over the top of the person's headfrom one ear to the other ear. In an example, the upper loop can loopover the top of the person's head from a location (directly) above anear. In an example, this loop can have a rear-facing concavity. In anexample, this loop can have a forward-facing concavity. In an example,this loop can have a sinusoidal shape. In an example, the virtual planewhich best fits the upper loop can be substantially vertical. In anexample, the virtual plane which best fits the upper loop can be avirtual vertical plane which connects the person's ears. In an example,the upper loop can cross the top of the person's head in a virtualvertical plane which connects the person's ears. In an example, thevirtual plane which best fits the upper loop can intersect a verticalplane at an acute angle (e.g. between 5 and 45 degrees). In an example,the upper loop, rear loop, and front-ear arm/portion can intersectand/or connect at a location within 2″ of the person's ear.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 21 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst arm/portion 2101 which spans from a location within 2″ of aperson's ear to the top of the person's head and holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter 2111 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3,FC1, FCz, and T7); and a second arm/portion 2102 which spans from thelocation to the rear of the person's head and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 2112 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, O1, Oz,PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from a location within 2″ of a person'sear to the top of the person's head and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3, FC1, FCz,and T7); and a second arm/portion which spans from the location to therear of the person's head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from a location within 2″ of a person'sear to the top of the person's head; and a second arm/portion whichspans from the location to the rear of the person's head and holds atleast one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially locatedat an electrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, O1,Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the first arm/portion can loop over the top of theperson's head. In an example, the first arm/portion can have aforward-facing concavity. In an example, the second arm/portion can looparound the rear of the person's head. In an example, the secondarm/portion can have a downward-facing concavity. In an example, theneurostimulation device overall (including all portions) can have anupward-and-rear-facing concavity. In an example, the best fittingvirtual plane for the first arm/portion and the best fitting virtualplane for the second arm/portion can be substantially perpendicular toeach other. In an example, this neurostimulation device can rest on thetops of the person's ears. In an example, an overall neurostimulationdevice (including both left and right sides) can comprise an undulating(e.g. sinusoidal) ring around an upper rear portion of a person's head.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 22 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst arm/portion 2201 which spans from an area above a person's ear tothe top of their head and holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter 2211 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); asecond arm/portion 2202 which curves around the front of the person'sear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 2212(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP7, T9, and T7); and a third arm/portion 2203 whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 2213 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from an area above a person's ear to thetop of their head and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); a secondarm/portion which curves around the front of the person's ear; and athird arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from an area above a person's ear to thetop of their head; a second arm/portion which curves around the front ofthe person's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP7, T9, and T7); and a third arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which spans from an area above a person's ear to thetop of their head; a second arm/portion which curves around the front ofthe person's ear; and a third arm/portion which curves around the rearof the person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, this neurostimulation device can comprise a pair ofheadphones. In an example, the first arm/portion can loop over the topof the person's head. In an example, the first arm/portion can have arearward tilt as it ascends the side of the person's head. In analternative example, the first arm/portion can be substantiallyvertical. In an example, the first arm/portion can have a forward-facingconcavity. In an example, the first arm/portion can have a rear-facingconcavity. In an example, the second and third arms/portions cancollectively span between one half and three-quarters of thecircumference around a person's ear. In an example, the first, second,and third arms/portions of this neurostimulation device can intersectand/or be connected to each other at an area (directly) above theperson's ear. In an example, the third arm/portion can also hold anelectrode which is attached to the person's ear lobe.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 23 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront portion/loop 2301, which spans from a person's ear to theirforehead and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter2311 (substantially located at an electrode position selected from thegroup consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F9, F7, FT9, T9, and T7); and a rearportion/loop 2302 which spans from the person's ear to the rear of theperson's head and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter 2312 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of Iz, P9, TP9, and T7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front portion/loop which spans from a person's ear to their foreheadand holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F9, F7, FT9, T9, and T7); and a rearportion/loop which spans from the person's ear to the rear of theperson's head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front portion/loop which spans from a person's ear to their forehead;and a rear portion/loop which spans from the person's ear to the rear ofthe person's head and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of Iz, P9, TP9, and T7).

In an example, this neurostimulation device can comprise an undulatingring which encircles a person's head, spanning their forehead and therear of their head, with upward undulations over the tops of theperson's ears. In an example, this neurostimulation device can comprisean undulating ring which encircles a person's head, spanning theirforehead and the rear of their head, with sinusoidal waves over the topsof the person's ears. In an example, this neurostimulation device cancomprise a ring or headband around a person's head with downward-facingconcave portions over the person's ears. In an example, the frontportion/loop can loop around the person's forehead and the rearportion/loop can loop around the rear of the person's head. In anexample, a virtual plane which best fits this undulating ring canintersect a horizontal plane when the person is standing up, forming aforward-facing angle between 5 and 75 degrees. In an example, the frontof this undulating ring can be higher than the rear of this undulatingring. In an example, the rear of the undulating ring can be lower thanthe top of the person's ear. In an example, this neurostimulation devicecan comprise a headband or a cap.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 24 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst arm/portion 2401 which curves around the front of a person's earand holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 2411(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of T9 and T7); a second arm/portion 2402 which curves aroundthe rear of the person's ear and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 2412 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of O1, Oz, PO7,P7, TP7, and T7); a third arm/portion 2403 which extends from theperson's ear to the rear of their head and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 2413 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which curves around the front of a person's ear andholds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofT9 and T7); a second arm/portion which curves around the rear of theperson's ear; a third arm/portion which extends from the person's ear tothe rear of their head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which curves around the front of a person's ear; asecond arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofO1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7); a third arm/portion which extends fromthe person's ear to the rear of their head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which curves around the front of a person's ear; asecond arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear; athird arm/portion which extends from the person's ear to the rear oftheir head and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the first arm/portion curves forward and downward in asinusoidal manner around the front of the person's ear, comprising apartial or complete sinusoidal wave. In an example, the firstarm/portion has a length between 1″ and 3.″ In an example, the secondarm/portion curves backward and downward from the top of the person'sear around the rear of the person's ear. In an example, the thirdarm/portion is relatively horizontal as loops around the rear of theperson's head from ear to ear. In an example, the first, second, andthird arms/portions are connected and/or joined at a location (directly)above the person's ear. In an example, this neurostimulation device canrest on the person's ears.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 25 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: alower branch of an eyewear sidepiece 2501 which holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 2511 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9,FT7, and T7); an upper branch of the eyewear sidepiece 2502 which holdsat least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 2512 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofAF7, F7, FT7, and T7); and a rear-ear arm of the eyewear sidepiece 2503which holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 2513(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a lower branch of an eyewear sidepiece which holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, FT7, andT7); an upper branch of the eyewear sidepiece; and a rear-ear arm of theeyewear sidepiece.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a lower branch of an eyewear sidepiece; an upper branch of the eyewearsidepiece which holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of AF7, F7, FT7, and T7); and a rear-ear arm of the eyewearsidepiece.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a lower branch of an eyewear sidepiece; an upper branch of the eyewearsidepiece; and a rear-ear arm of the eyewear sidepiece which holds atleast one third electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, the upper branch of the sidepiece has a front end and arear end which are both connected to the lower branch of the sidepiece.In an example, the lower branch of the sidepiece is relatively straightand the upper branch of the sidepiece is arcuate. In an example, theupper branch of the sidepiece has a sinusoidal shape. In an example, theupper branch of the sidepiece has a conic section shape. In an example,the sidepiece can be called the “temple” of a pair of eyeglasses. In anexample, the upper branch is shorter than the lower branch.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 26 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper arm/portion 2601 which spans from a location between a person'stemple and the person's ear to the back of their head and holds at leastone first electromagnetic energy emitter 2611 (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of P5, P3, P1,Pz, CP5, FT7, FC5, and C5); and a lower arm/portion 2602 which alsospans from the location to the back of their head and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter 2612 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, O1, PO7,P7, TP7, FT7, and T7), wherein the front of the upper arm/portion isconnected to the front of the lower arm/portion, and wherein the rear ofthe upper arm/portion is higher than the rear of the lower arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper arm/portion which spans from a location between a person'stemple and the person's ear to the back of their head and holds at leastone first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P5, P3, P1, Pz,CP5, FT7, FC5, and C5); and a lower arm/portion which also spans fromthe location to the back of their head, wherein the front of the upperarm/portion is connected to the front of the lower arm/portion, andwherein the rear of the upper arm/portion is higher than the rear of thelower arm/portion.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper arm/portion which spans from a location between a person'stemple and the person's ear to the back of their head and holds at leastone first electromagnetic energy emitter; and a lower arm/portion whichalso spans from the location to the back of their head and holds atleast one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially locatedat an electrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, O1,PO7, P7, TP7, FT7, and T7), wherein the front of the upper arm/portionis connected to the front of the lower arm/portion, and wherein the rearof the upper arm/portion is higher than the rear of the lowerarm/portion.

In an example, the upper arm/portion can have an upward-facing concavityand the lower arm/portion can have a downward-facing concavity. In anexample, the neurostimulation device can span between one-half andtwo-thirds of the front-to-back width of the side of the person's head.In an example, the lower arms/portions of the neurostimulation devicecan rest on the person's ears. In an example, the neurostimulationdevice overall can have a rear-facing concavity. In an example, theleft-side-portion of the neurostimulation device can have the shape of arear-opening “bobby pin.”

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 27 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst arm/portion 2701 which extends from a person's ear to theirforehead (e.g. loops around their forehead) and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 2711 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7,F7, TP7, FT7, and T7); a second arm/portion 2702 which extends from theperson's ear to the top of their head (e.g. loops around the top oftheir head) and holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter2712 (substantially located at an electrode position selected from thegroup consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); a third arm/portion2703 which curves around the front of the person's ear and holds atleast one third electromagnetic energy emitter 2713 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofT9 and T7); and a fourth arm/portion 2704 which curves around the rearof the person's ear and holds at least one fourth electromagnetic energyemitter 2714 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which extends from a person's ear to their forehead(e.g. loops around their forehead) and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, TP7,FT7, and T7); a second arm/portion which extends from the person's earto the top of their head (e.g. loops around the top of their head); athird arm/portion which curves around the front of the person's ear; anda fourth arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which extends from a person's ear to their forehead(e.g. loops around their forehead); a second arm/portion which extendsfrom the person's ear to the top of their head (e.g. loops around thetop of their head) and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); a thirdarm/portion which curves around the front of the person's ear; and afourth arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which extends from a person's ear to their forehead(e.g. loops around their forehead); a second arm/portion which extendsfrom the person's ear to the top of their head (e.g. loops around thetop of their head); a third arm/portion which curves around the front ofthe person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of T9 and T7); and a fourth arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which extends from a person's ear to their forehead(e.g. loops around their forehead); a second arm/portion which extendsfrom the person's ear to the top of their head (e.g. loops around thetop of their head); a third arm/portion which curves around the front ofthe person's ear; and a fourth arm/portion which curves around the rearof the person's ear and holds at least one fourth electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the first arm/portion can loop around the person'sforehead. In an example, the second arm/portion can loop around the topof the person's head. In an example, the best fitting virtual plane forthe first arm/portion and the best fitting virtual plane for the secondarm/portion can be substantially perpendicular to each other. In anexample, the first arm/portion can have an upward-facing concavity. Inan example, the second arm/portion can have a rear-facing concavity. Inan example, the second arm/portion can have a forward-facing concavity.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 28 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst arm/portion 2801 which extends from a person's ear to theirforehead (e.g. loops around their forehead) and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 2811 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7,F7, TP7, FT7, and T7); a second arm/portion 2802 which extends from theperson's ear to the top of their head (e.g. loops around the top oftheir head) and holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter2812 (substantially located at an electrode position selected from thegroup consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, CPz); and a third arm/portion2803 which curves around the rear of the person's ear and holds at leastone third electromagnetic energy emitter 2813 (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of TP9, TP7,and T7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which extends from a person's ear to their forehead(e.g. loops around their forehead) and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, TP7,FT7, and T7); a second arm/portion which extends from the person's earto the top of their head (e.g. loops around the top of their head); anda third arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which extends from a person's ear to their forehead(e.g. loops around their forehead); a second arm/portion which extendsfrom the person's ear to the top of their head (e.g. loops around thetop of their head) and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, CPz); and a thirdarm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which extends from a person's ear to their forehead(e.g. loops around their forehead); a second arm/portion which extendsfrom the person's ear to the top of their head (e.g. loops around thetop of their head); and a third arm/portion which curves around the rearof the person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the first arm/portion can loop around the person'sforehead. In an example, the second arm/portion can loop around the topof the person's head. In an example, the best fitting virtual plane forthe first arm/portion and the best fitting virtual plane for the secondarm/portion can be substantially perpendicular to each other. In anexample, the first arm/portion can have an upward-facing concavity. Inan example, the second arm/portion can have a rear-facing concavity. Inan example, the second arm/portion can have a forward-facing concavity.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 29 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst arm/portion 2901 which loops over the top of a person's head fromtheir ear and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter2911 (substantially located at an electrode position selected from thegroup consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); a second arm/portion2902 which loops around the back of the person's head from their ear andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 2912(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of T9, T7); and a third arm/portion 2903 which curves aroundthe front of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 2913 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, O1, Oz,PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which loops over the top of a person's head fromtheir ear and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); a second arm/portion whichloops around the back of the person's head from their ear; and a thirdarm/portion which curves around the front of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which loops over the top of a person's head fromtheir ear; a second arm/portion which loops around the back of theperson's head from their ear and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of T9, T7); and a thirdarm/portion which curves around the front of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a first arm/portion which loops over the top of a person's head fromtheir ear; a second arm/portion which loops around the back of theperson's head from their ear; and a third arm/portion which curvesaround the front of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of Iz, O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7,and T7).

In an example, the first arm/portion can have a rear-facing concavity.In an example, the first arm/portion can have an undulating shape. In anexample, the first arm/portion can have a sinusoidal shape. In anexample, the second arm/portion can be substantially level/horizontal.In an example, the virtual plane which best fits the first arm/portioncan intersect the virtual plane which best fits the second arm/portionat a rear-facing angle between 45 and 90 degrees. In an example, thefirst arm/portion can loop over the top of the person's head. In anexample, the first arm/portion can have posterior tilt as it extendsupward to loop over the top of the person's head.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 30 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper loop 3001 which loops over a person's head from one ear to theother and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 3011(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of T7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz); and an ear loop 3002 whichencircles the person' ear and holds at least one second electromagneticenergy emitter 3012 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of TP9, TP7, T9, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper loopwhich loops over a person's head from one ear to the other and holds atleast one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of T7, C5, C3,C1, and Cz); and an ear loop which encircles the person' ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper loopwhich loops over a person's head from one ear to the other; and an earloop which encircles the person' ear and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of TP9, TP7, T9, and T7).

In an example the upper loop can be substantially vertical. In anexample, the upper loop can have a forward-facing concavity. In anexample, the upper loop can have a rear-facing concavity. In an example,the neurostimulation device can comprise (or be shaped like) a pair ofheadphones. In an example, the ear loop can hold an electrode in contactwith the person's earlobe.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 31 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aforward loop/portion 3101 which loops around the front of a person'shead from a location within 2″ of their ear and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 3111 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of AF3, AFz, F5,TP7, FC5, T7, and C5); and rear loop/portion 3102 which loops around therear of the person's head from the location within 2″ of their ear andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 3112(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a forwardloop/portion which loops around the front of a person's head from alocation within 2″ of their ear and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of AF3, AFz, F5, TP7, FC5,T7, and C5); and rear loop/portion which loops around the rear of theperson's head from the location within 2″ of their ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a forwardloop/portion which loops around the front of a person's head from alocation within 2″ of their ear; and rear loop/portion which loopsaround the rear of the person's head from the location within 2″ oftheir ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the forward loop/portion can have an undulating shape. Inan example, the forward loop/portion can have a sinusoidal shape. In anexample, the forward loop/portion can have a downward-facing concavity.In an example, the rear loop/portion can be substantiallylevel/horizontal. In an example, the neurostimulation device can rest ona person's ears. In an example, the neurostimulation device can comprisean undulating ring which encircles a person's head. In an example, theneurostimulation device can comprise a partially-sinusoidal ring whichencircles a person's head. In an example, the centroid of the forwardloop/portion can be higher than the centroid of the rear loop/portion.In an example, the forward loop/portion can have an upward tilt as isextends forward from the person's ear to span the person's forehead.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 32 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: asidepiece of an eyewear frame 3201 which holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 3211 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9,and T7); an upward arm/portion 3202 which extends upward from thesidepiece at a location within 2″ of the person's ear and holds at leastone second electromagnetic energy emitter 3212 (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of T7 and C5);and a rear-ear arm/portion 3203 which curves around the rear of theperson's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter3213 (substantially located at an electrode position selected from thegroup consisting of P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a sidepiece of an eyewear frame which holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, and T7); anupward arm/portion which extends upward from the sidepiece at a locationwithin 2″ of the person's ear; and a rear-ear arm/portion which curvesaround the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a sidepiece of an eyewear frame; an upward arm/portion which extendsupward from the sidepiece at a location within 2″ of the person's earand holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of T7 and C5); and a rear-ear arm/portion which curves aroundthe rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a sidepiece of an eyewear frame; an upward arm/portion which extendsupward from the sidepiece at a location within 2″ of the person's ear;and a rear-ear arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person'sear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the upward arm/portion can be arcuate. In an example, theupward arm/portion can have a rear-facing concavity. In an example, theupward arm/portion can extend upward to a location above the person'sear. In an example, the upward arm/portion can be have a firstconfiguration in which it is aligned with the sidepiece and a secondconfiguration in which it extends upward from the sidepiece. In anexample, the upward arm/portion can be pivoted or rotated from its firstconfiguration to its second configuration, or vice versa.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 33 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper-rear loop 3301 which loops, from their ears, around an upper-rearportion of a person's head and holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter 3311 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of P7, P5, P3, P1, and Pz); a frontear arm/portion 3302 which curves around the front of the person's earand holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 3312(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP7, T9, T7); and a rear ear arm/portion 3303 which holdsat least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 3313 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofP9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper-rearloop which loops, from their ears, around an upper-rear portion of aperson's head and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of P7, P5, P3, P1, and Pz); a front ear arm/portionwhich curves around the front of the person's ear; and a rear eararm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper-rearloop which loops, from their ears, around an upper-rear portion of aperson's head; a front ear arm/portion which curves around the front ofthe person's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP7, T9, T7); and a rear ear arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper-rearloop which loops, from their ears, around an upper-rear portion of aperson's head; a front ear arm/portion which curves around the front ofthe person's ear; and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around therear of the person's ear and holds at least one third electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the upper-rear loop can extend upward and rearward from aperson's ear at an angle between 35 and 55 degrees relative a horizontalplane. In an example, the upper-rear loop can extend upward and rearwardfrom a person's ear at an angle between 25 and 65 degrees relative ahorizontal plane. In an example, the upper-rear loop can have arear-facing concavity. In an example, the front ear arm/portion and therear ear arm/portion can together span between 50% and 90% of thecircumference of the person's ear.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 34 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper front loop 3401 which loops over the front half of the top of aperson's head and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter 3411 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of F9, F7, F5, FT9, FC3, FC1, FCz, T9, andT7); an upper rear loop 3402 which loops over the rear half of the topof a person's head and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter 3412 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P7, TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); and amid-level arm/portion 3403 which connects the upper front loop to theupper rear loop, loops around the rear of the person's head, and holdsat least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 3413 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofIz, O1, Oz, PO7, P7, and TP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper frontloop which loops over the front half of the top of a person's head andholds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofF9, F7, F5, FT9, FC3, FC1, FCz, T9, and T7); an upper rear loop whichloops over the rear half of the top of a person's head; and a mid-levelarm/portion which connects the upper front loop to the upper rear loopand also loops around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper frontloop which loops over the front half of the top of a person's head; anupper rear loop which loops over the rear half of the top of a person'shead and holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P7, TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); and a mid-levelarm/portion which connects the upper front loop to the upper rear loopand also loops around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper frontloop which loops over the front half of the top of a person's head; anupper rear loop which loops over the rear half of the top of a person'shead; and a mid-level arm/portion which connects the upper front loop tothe upper rear loop, loops around the rear of the person's head, andholds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofIz, O1, Oz, PO7, P7, and TP7).

In an example, the upper front loop can have a forward-facing concavity.In an example, the upper rear loop can have a forward-facing concavity.In an example, the upper front loop can be undulating (e.g. sinusoidal).In an example, the upper rear loop can be undulating (e.g. sinusoidal).In an example, the neurostimulation device can rest on the person'sears. In an example, the mid-level arm/portion can be substantiallyhorizontal. In an example, the upper front loop can be forward of avertical plane which connects the person's ears. In an example, theupper front loop can be to the rear of a vertical plane which connectsthe person's ears. In an example, a first virtual plane which best fitsthe upper front loop and a second virtual plane which best fits theupper rear loops can be substantially parallel.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 35 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper rear loop 3501 which loops, from a person's ears, around the rearhalf of the top of a person's head and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 3511 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3,CP1, and CPz); a front ear arm/portion 3502 which extends forward fromthe person's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter 3512 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of TP7, T9, and T7); and a rear eararm/portion 3503 which curves around the rear of the person's ear andholds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 3513(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper rearloop which loops, from a person's ears, around the rear half of the topof a person's head and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); a front eararm/portion which extends forward from the person's ear; and a rear eararm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper rearloop which loops, from a person's ears, around the rear half of the topof a person's head; a front ear arm/portion which extends forward fromthe person's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP7, T9, and T7); and a rear ear arm/portionwhich curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper rearloop which loops, from a person's ears, around the rear half of the topof a person's head; a front ear arm/portion which extends forward fromthe person's ear; and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around therear of the person's ear and holds at least one third electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the upper rear loop can extend upward and rearward from aperson's ear at an angle between 25 and 55 degrees relative to ahorizontal plane. In an example, the upper rear loop can extend upwardand rearward from a person's ear at an angle between 45 and 75 degreesrelative to a horizontal plane. In an example, an upper rear loop can beundulating (e.g. sinusoidal). In an example, an upper rear loop can havea forward-facing concavity. In an example, a front ear arm/portion canbe undulating (e.g. sinusoidal). In an example, a front ear arm/portioncan extend forward in a direct anterior manner/direction from theperson's ear.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 36 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront arm/portion 3601 which loops around a person's forehead from theperson's ears and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter 3611 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of FPz, AF3, F5, FT7, T9, and T7); an upperrear arm/portion 3602 from loops around an upper rear portion of theperson's head from the person's ears and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 3612 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P7, P5, P3, P1,Pz, TP7 and T7); and a lower rear arm/portion 3603 which loops around alower rear portion of the person's head and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 3613 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around a person's forehead from the person'sears and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FPz, AF3, F5, FT7, T9, and T7); an upper rear arm/portionfrom loops around an upper rear portion of the person's head from theperson's ears; and a lower rear arm/portion which loops around a lowerrear portion of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around a person's forehead from the person'sears; an upper rear arm/portion from loops around an upper rear portionof the person's head from the person's ears and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P7, P5, P3, P1,Pz, TP7 and T7); and a lower rear arm/portion which loops around a lowerrear portion of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around a person's forehead from the person'sears; an upper rear arm/portion from loops around an upper rear portionof the person's head from the person's ears; and a lower reararm/portion which loops around a lower rear portion of the person's headand holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the front arm/portion and the lower rear arm/portion cantogether comprise an undulating (e.g. sinusoidal) ring which encirclesthe person's head. In an example, this ring can have a downward-facingconcavity over the person's ear. In an example, the virtual plane whichbest fits this ring can intersect a horizontal plane (when the person isstanding) at an angle between 5 and 45 degrees. In an example, the frontarm/portion can have a downward-facing concavity. In an example, thelower rear arm/portion can have an upward-facing concavity. In anexample, the upper rear arm/portion can have a forward-facing concavity.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 37 shows the left side of an eyeglasses frame for sensing brainactivity comprising: a sidepiece (e.g. sometimes called a “temple”) ofthe eyeglasses frame with an upward wave 3701 which holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter 3711 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Nz, AF7, F9,F7, FT9, FT7, and T7) and a rear-ear portion 3702 which curves aroundthe rear of the person's ear and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 3712 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP9, TP7, andT7).

In an example, the left side of an eyeglasses frame for sensing brainactivity can comprise: a sidepiece of the eyeglasses frame with anupward wave which holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of Nz, AF7, F9, F7, FT9, FT7, and T7) and arear-ear portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of an eyeglasses frame for sensing brainactivity can comprise: a sidepiece of the eyeglasses frame with anupward wave and a rear-ear portion which curves around the rear of theperson's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the upward wave of the sidepiece can be shaped like aconic section. In an example, the upward wave of the sidepiece can be asinusoidal wave or a portion of a sinusoidal wave. In an example, theupward wave can extend onto (or over) a portion of the person's foreheadand/or temple. In an example, the upward wave can extend inward (towardthe person's head) as well as upward. In an example, the upward wave canhold an electromagnetic sensor in contact with the person's head. In anexample, the upward wave can itself be electroconductive. In an example,the upward wave can be made from an electroconductive polymer. In anexample, the upward wave can be made from an elastomeric polymer whichis doped, impregnated, or coated with conductive material (such assilver or carbon particles).

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 38 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront arm/portion 3801 which loops around a person's forehead from theperson's ears and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter 3811 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of FPz, AF3, F5, F3, TP7, FT7, FC5, and T7);an upper arm/portion 3802 which loops over the person's head and holdsat least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 3812 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofTP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, CPz); and a rear arm/portion 3803 which loops aroundthe rear of the person's and holds at least one third electromagneticenergy emitter 3813 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7, and TP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around a person's forehead from the person'sears and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FPz, AF3, F5, F3, TP7, FT7, FC5, and T7); an upperarm/portion which loops over the person's head; and a rear arm/portionwhich loops around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around a person's forehead from the person'sears; an upper arm/portion which loops over the person's head and holdsat least one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofTP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, CPz); and a rear arm/portion which loops around therear of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around a person's forehead from the person'sears; an upper arm/portion which loops over the person's head; and arear arm/portion which loops around the rear of the person's head andholds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofO1, Oz, PO7, P7, and TP7).

In an example, the front arm/portion and the rear arm/portion cantogether comprise a ring which encircles the person's head. In anexample, the front arm/portion and the rear arm/portion can togethercomprise an undulating ring which encircles the person's head. In anexample, the front arm/portion can be higher than the rear arm/portion.In an example, the front arm/portion can have a downward-facingconcavity. In an example, the rear arm/portion can be substantiallylevel (e.g. horizontal when the person is standing up). In an example,the upper arm/portion can have a rear-facing concavity. In an example,the upper arm/portion can connect to the rear arm/portion at a locationwhich is posterior to the person's ear.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 39 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising:eyeglasses with a sidepiece 3901 which holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 3911 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9,and T7); a backward arm 3902, wherein the backward arm protrudesbackward from the person's ear, but does not loop all the way around therear of the person's head), and wherein the backward arm holds at leastone second electromagnetic energy emitter 3912 (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of PO7, P7,TP7, and T7); and a rear ear arm/portion 3903 which curves around therear of the person's ear and holds at least one third electromagneticenergy emitter 3913 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:eyeglasses with a sidepiece which holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, and T7); abackward arm, wherein the backward arm protrudes backward from theperson's ear, but does not loop all the way around the rear of theperson's head; and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around the rearof the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:eyeglasses with a sidepiece; a backward arm, wherein the backward armprotrudes backward from the person's ear, but does not loop all the wayaround the rear of the person's head), and wherein the backward armholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofPO7, P7, TP7, and T7); and a rear ear arm/portion which curves aroundthe rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:eyeglasses with a sidepiece; a backward arm, wherein the backward armprotrudes backward from the person's ear, but does not loop all the wayaround the rear of the person's head), and wherein the backward arm; anda rear ear arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's earand holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the backward arm can have a length in the range of 1″ to4.″ In an example, the backward arm can extend between 33% and 66% ofthe way from the person's ear to the back of their head. In an example,the backward arm can be substantially co-linear with the sidepiece.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 40 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aforward loop 4001 which loops (from a person's ears) around the person'sforehead and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter4011 (substantially located at an electrode position selected from thegroup consisting of FPz, AF3, F5, FT7, FC5, T9, and T7); and a rear loop4002 which loops (from the person's ears) around the rear of a person'shead and wherein this second arm/portion holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 4012 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, P9, TP9,TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a forward loopwhich loops (from a person's ears) around the person's forehead andholds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofFPz, AF3, F5, FT7, FC5, T9, and T7); and a rear loop which loops (fromthe person's ears) around the rear of a person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a forward loopwhich loops (from a person's ears) around the person's forehead; and arear loop which loops (from the person's ears) around the rear of aperson's head and wherein this second arm/portion holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, P9, TP9,TP7, and T7).

In an example, the forward loop and the rear loop can together comprisean undulating (e.g. sinusoidal) ring which encircles a person's head. Inan example, the forward loop and the rear loop can together comprise anundulating ring which encircles a person's head with a downward-facingconcavity over the person's ear. In an example, this ring can rest on aperson's ears. In an example, the front loop can have a downward-facingconcavity. In an example, the rear loop can have an upward-facingconcavity. In an example, the front loop can be higher than the rearloop.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 41 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront arm/portion 4101 which spans from a person's ear to their foreheadand holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 4111(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, TP7, FT7, and T7); and a reararm/portion 4102 which spans from the person's ear to the rear of theirhead and holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 4112(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Iz, P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front arm/portion which spans from a person's ear to their foreheadand holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, TP7, FT7, and T7); and a reararm/portion which spans from the person's ear to the rear of their head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front arm/portion which spans from a person's ear to their forehead;and a rear arm/portion which spans from the person's ear to the rear oftheir head and holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Iz, P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the front arm/portion and the rear arm/portion cantogether comprise a ring which encircles the person's head. In anexample, this ring can be an undulating ring. In an example, this ringcan have sinusoidal waves. In an example, this ring can rest on top ofthe person's ears. In an example, the front arm/portion can be higherthan the rear arm/portion. In an example, the centroid of the frontarm/portion can be higher than the centroid of the rear arm/portion. Inan example, the front arm/portion can extend forward and upward from thetop of the person's ear to their forehead. In an example, the reararm/portion can extend backward from the top or middle of the person'sear to the rear of their head. In an example, the rear arm/portion canextend backward and downward from the top or middle of the person's earto the rear of their head.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 42 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper front arm/portion 4201 which loops (from a person's ears) over thetop of the front half of the person's head and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 4211 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3,FC1, FCz, and T7); an upper rear arm/portion 4202 which loops (from theperson's ears) over the top of the rear half of the person's head andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 4212(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP9, TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); and a rear eararm/portion 4203 which curves around the rear of the person's ear andholds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 4213(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper frontarm/portion which loops (from a person's ears) over the top of the fronthalf of the person's head and holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3, FC1, FCz, and T7); an upperrear arm/portion which loops (from the person's ears) over the top ofthe rear half of the person's head; and a rear ear arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper frontarm/portion which loops (from a person's ears) over the top of the fronthalf of the person's head; an upper rear arm/portion which loops (fromthe person's ears) over the top of the rear half of the person's headand holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP9, TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); and a rear eararm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper frontarm/portion which loops (from a person's ears) over the top of the fronthalf of the person's head; an upper rear arm/portion which loops (fromthe person's ears) over the top of the rear half of the person's head;and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person'sear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, this neurostimulation device can rest on (the tops of)the person's ears. In an example, the upper front arm/portion can have arear-facing concavity. In an example, the upper rear arm/portion canhave a rear-facing concavity. In an example, the upper front arm/portionand the upper rear arm/portion can diverge as they extend upward from aperson's ear to loop over the top of the person's head.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 43 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper arm/portion 4301 which loops over the top of a person's head andholds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 4311(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FC3, FC1, and FCz); a forward-middle arm/portion 4302which holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 4312(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of F9, F7, F5, TP7, FT9, FC3, and T7); a rear-middlearm/portion 4303 which holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter 4313 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of TP7, FC3, and C5); and a rear arm/portion4304 which loops around the rear of the person's head and holds at leastone fourth electromagnetic energy emitter 4314 (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, O1, Oz,PO7, P7, and TP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upperarm/portion which loops over the top of a person's head and holds atleast one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of FC3, FC1,and FCz); a forward-middle arm/portion; a rear-middle arm/portion; and arear arm/portion which loops around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upperarm/portion which loops over the top of a person's head; aforward-middle arm/portion which holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of F9, F7, F5, TP7, FT9,FC3, and T7); a rear-middle arm/portion; and a rear arm/portion whichloops around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upperarm/portion which loops over the top of a person's head; aforward-middle arm/portion; a rear-middle arm/portion which holds atleast one third electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, FC3,and C5); and a rear arm/portion which loops around the rear of theperson's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upperarm/portion which loops over the top of a person's head; aforward-middle arm/portion; a rear-middle arm/portion; and a reararm/portion which loops around the rear of the person's head and holdsat least one fourth electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofIz, O1, Oz, PO7, P7, and TP7).

In an example: the forward-middle portion can connect the upperarm/portion and the rear arm/portion at first and second locations; andthe rear-middle arm/portion can also connect the upper arm/portion andthe rear arm/portion at the first and second locations. In an example,the forward-middle arm/portion can be anterior to the rear-middlearm/portion. In an example, the centroid of the forward-middlearm/portion can be anterior to the centroid of the rear-middlearm/portion. In an example, the left side of this neurostimulationdevice can be shaped like arcuate capital letter “A” which has beenrotated counter-clockwise between 90 and 180 degrees. In an example, theupper, rear-middle, and rear arms/portions of this neurostimulationdevice can together create a shape with an upward-facing concavity. Inan example, the upper, rear-middle, and rear arms/portions of thisneurostimulation device can together create a shape with anupward-and-rearward-facing concavity. In an example, an opening betweenthe forward-middle arm/portion and the rear-middle arm/portion can havea sinusoidal wave shape. In an example, an opening between theforward-middle arm/portion and the rear-middle arm/portion can have theshape of a single-phase sinusoidal wave.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 44 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aneyewear sidepiece 4401 which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter 4411 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, and T7); an arc 4402which extends upward from the eyewear sidepiece and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter 4412 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of AF7, F5, FC5,and T7); and a rear ear arm/portion 4403 which curves around the rear ofthe person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter 4413 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyewear sidepiece which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, and T7); an arc which extendsupward from the eyewear sidepiece; and a rear ear arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyewear sidepiece; an arc which extends upward from the eyewearsidepiece and holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of AF7, F5, FC5, and T7); and a rear ear arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyewear sidepiece; an arc which extends upward from the eyewearsidepiece; and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around the rear ofthe person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the arc can have a conic section shape. In an example,the arc can have a sinusoidal wave shape. In an example, both front andthe rear of the arc can be connected to the sidepiece. In an example,the arc can extend between ½″ and 3″ above the sidepiece. In an example,the height and/or curvature of the arc can be adjusted. In an example,the height and/or curvature of the arc can be changed by moving thelocation of the front end or the rear end of the arc relative to thesidepiece. In an example, the height and/or curvature of the arc can bechanged by sliding the connection of the front end or the rear end ofthe arc along the sidepiece. In an example, the arc can have adownward-facing concavity. In an example, the front end of the arc canconnect to the front third of the (length of the) sidepiece and the rearend of the arc can connect to the rear third of the (length of the)sidepiece.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 45 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront loop 4501 which loops around the front of the person's head (e.g.their forehead) and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter 4511 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, FT7, and T7); and anupper loop 4502 which loops over the top of the person's head (e.g.above their ears) and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter 4512 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of T7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a front loopwhich loops around the front of the person's head (e.g. their forehead)and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, FT7, and T7); and an upper loop whichloops over the top of the person's head (e.g. above their ears).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a front loopwhich loops around the front of the person's head (e.g. their forehead);and an upper loop which loops over the top of the person's head (e.g.above their ears) and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of T7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz).

In an example, the front loop can loop across and/or over the person'sforehead. In an example, the front loop can loop across and/or over anupper front portion of the person's head. In an example, the front loopcan be transparent or translucent. In an example, the front loop cantilt upward as it spans from a person's ear to the person's forehead. Inan example, the front portion of the front loop can be at least 1″higher than the rear portion of the front loop. In an example, the frontloop can have a semicircular shape. In an example, the front loop canhave a semielliptical shape. In an example, the front loop can have adownward-facing concavity. In an example, the front loop can have anupward-facing concavity. In an example, the upper loop can cross the topof a person's head in the vertical plane which connects a person's ears.In an example, this neurostimulation device can rest on the tops of aperson's ears. In an example, the best-fitting plane for the front loopand the best-fitting plane for the upper loop can be substantiallyperpendicular to each other. In an example, the best-fitting plane forthe front loop and the best-fitting plane for the upper loop canintersect at an angle between 70 and 90 degrees.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 46 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anundulating (e.g. sinusoidal) eyeglasses sidepiece 4601 which holds atleast one first electromagnetic energy emitter 4611 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofNz, FP1, AF7, F9, F7, FT9, and T7); and a rear ear arm/portion 4602which curves around the rear of a person's ear and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter 4612 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an undulating (e.g. sinusoidal) eyeglasses sidepiece which holds atleast one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of Nz, FP1,AF7, F9, F7, FT9, and T7); and a rear ear arm/portion which curvesaround the rear of a person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an undulating (e.g. sinusoidal) eyeglasses sidepiece; and a rear eararm/portion which curves around the rear of a person's ear and holds atleast one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially locatedat an electrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9,and TP7).

In an example, an undulating eyeglasses sidepiece can have a sinusoidalshape. In an example, a sidepiece can have at least two undulations. Inan example, a sidepiece can comprise a complete sinusoidal cycle shape(including both phases). In an example, the front half of an eyeglassessidepiece can have a downward-facing concavity and the rear half of thesidepiece can have an upward-facing concavity. In an example, the fronthalf of an eyeglasses sidepiece can have an upward (sinusoidal or conicsection) curve which spans a portion of the person's forehead and/ortemple. In an example, the front half of an eyeglasses sidepiece cancurve inward (closer to the person's head) as well as upward. In anexample, the front half of an eyeglasses sidepiece can include anarcuate portion (e.g. a wave or arc) which curves inward (closer to theperson's head) as well as upward.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 47 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront arm/portion 4701 which extends forward onto the front of aperson's head and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter 4711 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of FPz, AF3, F5, FT7, T9, and T7); a upperarm/portion 4702 which extends upward onto the top of a person's headand holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 4712(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP9, TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); a rear arm/portion 4703which extends backward onto the rear of the person's head and holds atleast one third electromagnetic energy emitter 4713 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofP9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front arm/portion which extends forward onto the front of a person'shead and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FPz, AF3, F5, FT7, T9, and T7); a upper arm/portion whichextends upward onto the top of a person's head; a rear arm/portion whichextends backward onto the rear of the person's head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front arm/portion which extends forward onto the front of a person'shead; a upper arm/portion which extends upward onto the top of aperson's head and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP9, TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz); a reararm/portion which extends backward onto the rear of the person's head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:a front arm/portion which extends forward onto the front of a person'shead; a upper arm/portion which extends upward onto the top of aperson's head; a rear arm/portion which extends backward onto the rearof the person's head and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the front arm/portion can loop entirely around the frontof the person's head (e.g. from one ear to the other). In an example,the upper arm/portion can loop entirely over the top of the person'shead (e.g. from one ear to the other). In an example, the upperarm/portion can loop entirely around the rear of the person's head (e.g.from one ear to the other). In an example, the front arm/portion, theupper arm/portion, and the rear arm/portion can intersection and/orconnect at a location (directly) above the person's ear. In an example,the neurostimulation device can rest on the tops of the person's ears.In an example, the front arm/portion and the rear arm/portion cantogether comprise a ring which encircles the person's head. In anexample, the front arm/portion and the rear arm/portion can togethercomprise an undulating (e.g. sinusoidal) ring. In an example, the frontarm/portion and the rear arm/portion can together comprise an undulatingring with downward-facing concavities over the person's ears. In anexample, the front of this ring can be higher than the rear of thisring. In an example, the virtual plane which best fits this ring canintersect a horizontal plane when the person is standing up forming aforward-facing angle between 5 and 75 degrees.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 48 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aneyeglasses sidepiece 4801 which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter 4811 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, and T7); an upwardarm 4802 which extends upward and rearward from the person's ear andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 4812(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P7, P5, P3, TP7, and T7); and a rear ear curve 4803 whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 4813 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyeglasses sidepiece which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, and T7); an upward arm whichextends upward and rearward from the person's ear; and a rear ear curvewhich curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyeglasses sidepiece; an upward arm which extends upward and rearwardfrom the person's ear and holds at least one second electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P7, P5, P3, TP7, and T7); and a rear earcurve which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyeglasses sidepiece; an upward arm which extends upward and rearwardfrom the person's ear; and a rear ear curve which curves around the rearof the person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the upward arm can have a length between 1″ and 4″. In anexample, the upward arm can have a forward-facing concavity. In anexample, the upward arm can have a forward-and-upward-facing concavity.In an example, the sidepiece and the upward arm can together have anupward-facing “hockey stick” shape. In an example, the sidepiece of aneyeglasses frame can bifurcate into an upward arm (which extends upwardand rearward) and a rear ear curve (which curves around the rear of anear). In an example, this bifurcation can occur within 1″ of the (top ofthe) person's ear. In an example, this bifurcation can comprise a “whaletail” shape.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 49 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aneyewear sidepiece 4901 which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter 4911 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, and T7); an upperloop 4902 which extends upward from the rear of the sidepiece, loopsaround the rear half of the top of the person's head, and holds at leastone second electromagnetic energy emitter 4912 (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, CP5,CP3, CP1, CPz, and T7); and a rear ear arm/portion 4903 which curvesaround the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 4913 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece which holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Nz, F9, FT9, and T7); an upper loop which extends upwardfrom the rear of the sidepiece and loops around the rear half of the topof the person's head; and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around therear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece; an upper loop which extends upward from the rear of thesidepiece, loops around the rear half of the top of the person's head,and holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, CPz, and T7); and a rear eararm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece; an upper loop which extends upward from the rear of thesidepiece and loops around the rear half of the top of the person'shead; and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around the rear of theperson's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the eyewear sidepiece can have an upward-facingconcavity. In an example, the upper loop can have a rear-facingconcavity. In an example, the neurostimulation device can rest on the(tops of the) person's ears. In an example, the upper loop can besubstantially perpendicular to the sidepiece. In an example, the upperloop can have an undulating shape.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 50 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anarcuate hairband, tiara, or headband 5001 which loops over the top of aperson's head from one ear to the other ear and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 5011 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP9, FT7, FC5,FC3, FC1, FCz, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an arcuatehairband which loops over the top of a person's head from one ear to theother ear and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP9, FT7, FC5, FC3, FC1, FCz, and T7). In an example, aneurostimulation device can comprise: an arcuate tiara which loops overthe top of a person's head from one ear to the other ear and holds atleast one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of TP9, FT7,FC5, FC3, FC1, FCz, and T7). In an example, a neurostimulation devicecan comprise: a semicircular headband which loops over the top of aperson's head from one ear to the other ear and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of TP9, FT7, FC5, FC3, FC1,FCz, and T7).

In an example, the neurostimulation device can rest on the (tops of the)person's ears. In an example, the neurostimulation device can furthercomprise projections, combs, and/or teeth which protrude between strandsof the person's hair. In an example, the hairband, tiara, or headbandcan have a rear-facing convexity. In an example, the hairband, tiara, orheadband can have a forward-facing convexity. In an example, thehairband, tiara, or headband can have a forward-facing convexity and arear-facing convexity. In an example, the hairband, tiara, or headbandcan be undulating. In an example, the hairband, tiara, or headband canhave a sinusoidal shape.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 51 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aneyewear sidepiece (sometimes called a “temple”) 5101 which holds atleast one first electromagnetic energy emitter 5111 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofNz, F9, FT9, FT7, and T7); a loop 5102 which loops around the an upperrear portion of the person' head and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 5112 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P7, P5, P3, P1,Pz, TP7, and T7); and a rear ear arm/portion 5103 which curves aroundthe rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 5113 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyewear sidepiece which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, FT7, and T7); a loop whichloops around the an upper rear portion of the person' head; and a rearear arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyewear sidepiece; a loop which loops around the an upper rearportion of the person' head and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of P7, P5, P3, P1, Pz, TP7,and T7); and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around the rear of theperson's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyewear sidepiece; a loop which loops around the an upper rearportion of the person' head; and a rear ear arm/portion which curvesaround the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the loop can intersect the eyewear sidepiece at aforward-facing angle in the range of 100 to 150 degrees. In an example,the sidepiece can have a downward-facing concavity. In an example, theloop can have a rear-facing concavity. In an example, the loop can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, the sidepieceand loop can be part of an undulating ring which encircles the person'shead.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can bepivoted or rotated around their points of intersection. In an example,one or more electromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the armsand/or portions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 52 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: alower front loop 5201 which loops around a person's forehead and holdsat least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 5211 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofFP1, FPz, AF7, F7, FT7, and T7); an upper front loop 5202 which loopsaround the front of a person's head and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 5212 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of F3, F1, Fz,TP7, FC5, and C5), wherein the lower front loop is below the upper frontloop; and a rear loop 5203 which loops around the rear of the person'shead and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 5213(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Iz, PO7, P7, and TP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a lower frontloop which loops around a person's forehead and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, FT7,and T7); an upper front loop which loops around the front of a person'shead, wherein the lower front loop is below the upper front loop; and arear loop which loops around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a lower frontloop which loops around a person's forehead; an upper front loop whichloops around the front of a person's head and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of F3, F1, Fz, TP7, FC5, andC5), wherein the lower front loop is below the upper front loop; and arear loop which loops around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a lower frontloop which loops around a person's forehead; an upper front loop whichloops around the front of a person's head, wherein the lower front loopis below the upper front loop; and a rear loop which loops around therear of the person's head and holds at least one third electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of Iz, PO7, P7, and TP7).

In an example, the upper front loop and the rear loop can togethercomprise a ring which encircles the person's head. In an example, thefront of this ring can be tilted upward relative to the rear of thisring. In an example the upper front loop and the rear loop can belinearly aligned where they connect to each other and/or merge into eachother. In an example the upper front loop can be higher than the rearloop. In an example, this neurostimulation device can comprise abifurcating ring which encircles a person's head. In an example, a ringcan bifurcate into an upper front loop and a lower front loop from alocation within 1″ of the person's ear. In an example, the upper frontloop can comprise two segments which can be reversibly connected to eachother. In an example, the lower front loop can comprise two segmentswhich can be reversibly connected to each other. In an example, the rearloop can comprise two segments which can be reversibly connected to eachother. In an example, this neurostimulation device can rest on the (topsof the) person's ears. In an example, the upper front loop can have anupward-facing convexity. In an example, the lower front loop can have anupward-facing convexity.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 53 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront ear arm/portion 5301 which extends 1″ to 3″ forward from the frontof a person's ear and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter 5311 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of TP7, T9, and T7); a rear loop 5302 whichloops from the person's ear around the rear of the person's head andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 5312(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7); and a rear ear arm/portion5303 which curves around the rear of the person's ear and holds at leastone third electromagnetic energy emitter 5313 (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a front eararm/portion which extends 1″ to 3″ forward from the front of a person'sear and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP7, T9, and T7); a rear loop which loops from theperson's ear around the rear of the person's head; and a rear eararm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a front eararm/portion which extends 1″ to 3″ forward from the front of a person'sear; a rear loop which loops from the person's ear around the rear ofthe person's head and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7); and a rear eararm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a front eararm/portion which extends 1″ to 3″ forward from the front of a person'sear; a rear loop which loops from the person's ear around the rear ofthe person's head; and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around therear of the person's ear and holds at least one third electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the rear loop can curve upward as it extends toward therear of the person's head. In an example, the rear loop can have anundulating shape. In an example, the rear loop can have an upward-facingconvexity. In an example, the rear loop can loop around the rear of theperson's head at substantially the height of the top of the person'sear. In an example, the front ear arm/portion can extend forward along aheight which is substantially the height of the middle of the person'sear. In an example, the front ear arm/portion can be arcuate. In anexample, the front ear arm/portion can be sinusoidal.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 54 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aring (such as a headband) 5401 which encircles a person's head and holdsat least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 5411 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofFP1, FPz, AF7, F7, TP7, FT7, T7, P7, P5, P3, P1, and Pz); a first upperloop 5402 which extends from the ring over the top of the person's headand holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 5412(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7); and a second upper loop 5403 whichextends from the ring over the top of the person's head and holds atleast one third electromagnetic energy emitter 5413 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofTP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a ring (such as aheadband) which encircles a person's head and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, TP7,FT7, T7, P7, P5, P3, P1, and Pz); a first upper loop which extends fromthe ring over the top of the person's head; and a second upper loopwhich extends from the ring over the top of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a ring (such as aheadband) which encircles a person's head; a first upper loop whichextends from the ring over the top of the person's head and holds atleast one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially locatedat an electrode position selected from the group consisting of O1, Oz,PO7, P7); and a second upper loop which extends from the ring over thetop of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a ring (such as aheadband) which encircles a person's head; a first upper loop whichextends from the ring over the top of the person's head; and a secondupper loop which extends from the ring over the top of the person's headand holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, and CPz).

In an example, the first upper loop can be anterior to the second upperloop. In an example, the first upper loop and the second upper loop canboth loop over the rear half of the top of the person's head. In anexample, the first upper loop can loop over the front half of the top ofthe person's head and the second upper loop can both loop over the rearhalf of the top of the person's head. In an example, the first upperloop can have a rear-facing concavity. In an example, the first upperloop can have a forward-facing concavity and the second upper loop canhave a rear-facing concavity. In an example, the neurostimulation devicecan rest on the (tops of the) person's ears.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 55 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aneyewear sidepiece (e.g. eyewear “temple”) 5501 which spans from aperson's ear to the front of the person's face and holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter 5511 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Nz, AF7, F7,FT9, FT7, and T7); and a rear loop 5502 which loops from the person'sear around the rear of the person's head and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 5512 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, O1, Oz,PO7, P9, P7, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece which spans from a person's ear to the front of the person'sface and holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Nz, AF7, F7, FT9, FT7, and T7); and a rear loop whichloops from the person's ear around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece which spans from a person's ear to the front of the person'sface; and a rear loop which loops from the person's ear around the rearof the person's head and holds at least one second electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of Iz, O1, Oz, PO7, P9, P7, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the sidepiece and the rear loop can be a continuousmember. In an example, the rear loop can be an extension of thesidepiece rearward of the person's ear. In an example, the rear loop canloop around the rear of the person's head at substantially the height asthe top of the person's ear. In an example, the sidepiece can have adownward-facing concavity. In an example, the sidepiece can include anupward curve or arc. In an example, the middle of the sidepiece can havean upward (sinusoidal or conic section shaped) wave or undulation. In anexample, the neurostimulation device can rest on the (tops of the)person's ears. In an example, the eyewear sidepiece can span from theperson's ear to an eyewear frontpiece which holds two lenses. In anexample, the eyewear can be a pair of eyeglasses.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 56 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aneyewear sidepiece 5601 which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter 5611 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of Nz, FP1, AF7, F7, FT7 and T7); arear ear arm/portion 5602 which curves around the rear of a person's earand holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 5612(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, TP7); and a front ear arm/portion 5603 whichcurves around the front of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 5613 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, T9, andT7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyewear sidepiece which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of Nz, FP1, AF7, F7, FT7 and T7); a rear eararm/portion which curves around the rear of a person's ear; and a frontear arm/portion which curves around the front of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyewear sidepiece; a rear ear arm/portion which curves around therear of a person's ear and holds at least one second electromagneticenergy emitter substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P9, TP9, TP7); and a front ear arm/portionwhich curves around the front of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyewear sidepiece; a rear ear arm/portion which curves around therear of a person's ear; and a front ear arm/portion which curves aroundthe front of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of TP7, T9, and T7).

In an example, the rear ear arm/portion and the front ear arm/portioncan together span between 50% and 90% of the circumference of a person'sear. In an example, the eyewear sidepiece can have a downward-facingconcavity. In an example, the neurostimulation device can rest on the(tops of the) person's ears. In an example, the eyewear can be augmentedreality eyewear.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 57 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper branch (or loop or arm) 5701 which loops from a position within 3″of a person's ear around the rear half of the top of a person's head andholds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 5711(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of CP3, CP1, CPz, FT9, FT7, and C5); a lower branch (or loopor arm) 5702 which loops from the position within 3″ of the person's eararound the rear of the person's head and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 5712 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, O1, Oz,PO7, P7, TP7, FT9, and T7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper branch which loops from a position within 3″ of a person's eararound the rear half of the top of a person's head and holds at leastone first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of CP3, CP1, CPz,FT9, FT7, and C5); a lower branch which loops from the position within3″ of the person's ear around the rear of the person's head.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an upper branch which loops from a position within 3″ of a person's eararound the rear half of the top of a person's head; a lower branch whichloops from the position within 3″ of the person's ear around the rear ofthe person's head and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of Iz, O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, FT9, and T7).

In an example, the upper branch and the lower branch can be part of thesame continuous member. In an example, the upper branch can have anupward (or forward-upward) facing concavity. In an example, the lowerbranch can have a downward-facing concavity. In an example, the upperbranch and the lower branch can diverge from each other as they spanfrom the position near a person's ear to loop around different portionsof the person's head. In an example, the upper branch and the lowerbranch as viewed from the left side of the person's head can have ashape like an open “bobby pin” or a cursive letter “v”. In an example,the neurostimulation device can rest on the (tops of the) person's ears.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 58 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aneyewear sidepiece 5801 which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter 5811 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9, FT7, and T7); anupper loop 5802 which loops over the top of the person's head and holdsat least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 5812 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofT7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz); and a rear ear arm/portion 5803 which curvesaround the rear of the person's outer ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 5813 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, TP7,and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece which holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Nz, F9, FT9, FT7, and T7); an upper loop which loops overthe top of the person's head; and a rear ear arm/portion which curvesaround the rear of the person's outer ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece; an upper loop which loops over the top of the person's headand holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of T7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz); and a rear ear arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's outer ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece; an upper loop which loops over the top of the person's head;and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person'souter ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the eyewear sidepiece can be arcuate. In an example, theeyewear sidepiece can be undulating (e.g. sinusoidal). In an example,the eyewear sidepiece can have a downward-facing concavity. In anexample, the eyewear sidepiece can have an upward arc or wave. In anexample, the middle of the eyewear sidepiece can have an upward arc orwave. In an example, the neurostimulation device can rest on the (topsof the) person's ears. In an example, the eyewear sidepiece canbifurcate into the upper loop and the rear ear arm/portion within 2″ ofthe person's ear. In an example, the upper loop can have a rear-facingconcavity. In an example, the upper loop can have a forward-facingconcavity. In an example, the upper loop can be (sinusoidally)undulating. In an example, the upper loop can be elastic, stretchable,and/or expandable.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can bepivoted or rotated around their points of intersection. In an example,one or more electromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the armsand/or portions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 59 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper loop 5901 which loops over the top of a person's and holds atleast one first electromagnetic energy emitter 5911 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofFT7, FC5, FC3, FC1, FCz, T9, and T7); a front ear arm/portion 5902 whichcurves around the front of a person's ear and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter 5912 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of T9 and T7); anda rear ear arm/portion 5903 which curves around the rear of a person'sear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 5913(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper loopwhich loops over the top of a person's and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3, FC1, FCz,T9, and T7); a front ear arm/portion which curves around the front of aperson's ear; and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around the rear ofa person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper loopwhich loops over the top of a person's; a front ear arm/portion whichcurves around the front of a person's ear and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of T9 and T7); and a rearear arm/portion which curves around the rear of a person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper loopwhich loops over the top of a person's; a front ear arm/portion whichcurves around the front of a person's ear; and a rear ear arm/portionwhich curves around the rear of a person's ear and holds at least onethird electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, TP7,and T7).

In an example, the front ear arm/portion and the rear ear arm/portioncan be portions of the same continuous member which encircles a person'sear. In an example, the front ear arm/portion and the rear eararm/portion can together comprise a ring which encircles a person's ear.In an example, the front ear arm/portion and the rear ear arm/portioncan together comprise a ring around a person's outer ear. In an example,this neurostimulation device can comprise a set of headphones. In anexample, the upper loop can be undulating and/or sinusoidal.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 60 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aneyewear sidepiece 6001 which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter 6011 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of Nz, AF7, F7, FT9, FT7, T9 and T7);and a rear ear arm/portion 6002 which curves around the back of aperson's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter 6012 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece which holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Nz, AF7, F7, FT9, FT7, T9 and T7); and a rear eararm/portion which curves around the back of a person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece; and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around the back of aperson's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example the rear ear arm/portion can be a continuous extension ofthe eyewear sidepiece. In an example, the eyewear sidepiece and the rearear arm/portion can both be part of the same continuous member. In anexample, the eyewear sidepiece can have a downward-facing concavity. Inan example, the eyewear sidepiece can have an upward wave or curve. Inan example, there can be an upward wave or curve in the middle of thesidepiece. In an example, the sidepiece can be undulating and/orsinusoidal. In an example, the middle of the eyewear sidepiece can curveinward (toward the person's head) as well as upward. In an example, thefront of the eyewear sidepiece can curve inward (toward the person'shead) as well as upward. In an example, the eyewear sidepiece canfurther comprise compressible foam on the body-facing side of thesidepiece. In an example, the eyewear sidepiece can further comprise aspring on the body-facing side of the sidepiece. In an example, theeyewear sidepiece can further comprise an inflatable compartment on thebody-facing side of the sidepiece.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 61 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aneyeglasses frame sidepiece (e.g. “temple”) 6101 which holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter 6111 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9,and T7); an upward arm 6102 which extends upward from the sidepiece andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 6112(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FT9, FT7, and FC5); and a rear ear arm/portion 6103 whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 6113 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyeglasses frame sidepiece (e.g. “temple”) which holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9,and T7); an upward arm which extends upward from the sidepiece; and arear ear arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyeglasses frame sidepiece (e.g. “temple”); an upward arm whichextends upward from the sidepiece and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of FT9, FT7, and FC5); and arear ear arm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyeglasses frame sidepiece (e.g. “temple”); and an upward arm whichextends upward from the sidepiece and holds at least one secondelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of FT9, FT7, and FC5).

In an example, the left side of a neurostimulation device can comprise:an eyeglasses frame sidepiece (e.g. “temple”); an upward arm whichextends upward from the sidepiece; and a rear ear arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at an electrodeposition selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the upward arm can pivot or rotate up or down. In anexample, the upward arm can have a first configuration in which is itsubstantially aligned with the sidepiece, have a second configuration inwhich it is substantially perpendicular to the sidepiece, and can bepivoted or rotated from its first configuration to its second. In anexample, the upward arm can have a first configuration in which is itless visible, have a second configuration in which it is more visible,and can be pivoted or rotated from its first configuration to itssecond. In an example, the upward arm can have a forward-facingconcavity. In an example, the upward arm can have a rear-facingconcavity. In an example, the upward arm can extend upward from themiddle (third) portion of the eyeglasses frame sidepiece. In an example,the upward arm can be between 1″ and 3″ in length.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 62 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront loop 6201 which extends forward from a person's ear, loops aroundthe front of the person's head, and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 6211 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FPz, AF3, F5,FC5, and T7); and a rear loop 6202 which extends backward from theperson's ear, loops around the rear of the person's head, and holds atleast one second electromagnetic energy emitter 6212 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofIz, O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a front loopwhich extends forward from a person's ear, loops around the front of theperson's head, and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of FPz, AF3, F5, FC5, and T7); and a rear loopwhich extends backward from the person's ear and loops around the rearof the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a front loopwhich extends forward from a person's ear and loops around the front ofthe person's head; and a rear loop which extends backward from theperson's ear, loops around the rear of the person's head, and holds atleast one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially locatedat an electrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, O1,Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the front loop and the rear loop can be portions of thesame continuous member. In an example, the front loop and the rear loopcan be part of an arcuate ring which encircles the person's head. In anexample, the front loop can be higher than the rear loop. In an example,the front loop can be substantially level, the rear loop can besubstantially level, and the front loop can be higher than the rearloop. In an example, the neurostimulation device can rest on the (topsof the) person's ears. In an example, the front loop can loop across theperson's forehead. In an example, the front loop can have adownward-facing concavity. In an example, the rear loop can have anupward-facing concavity. In an example, the centroid of the front loopcan be higher than the centroid of the rear loop (which the person isstanding up). In an example, the front loop and the rear loop cantogether comprise an undulating ring which encircles the person's head.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 63 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront arm/portion 6301 which loops around the front of a person's headand holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 6311(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, FT7, and T7); an upper arm/portion 6302which loops over the top of the person's head and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter 6312 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of T7, C5, C3, C1,and Cz); and a rear arm/portion 6303 which loops around the rear of theperson's head and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter 6313 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of Iz, P9, TP9, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around the front of a person's head and holds atleast one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz,AF7, F7, FT7, and T7); an upper arm/portion which loops over the top ofthe person's head; and a rear arm/portion which loops around the rear ofthe person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around the front of a person's head; an upperarm/portion which loops over the top of the person's head and holds atleast one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially locatedat an electrode position selected from the group consisting of T7, C5,C3, C1, and Cz); and a rear arm/portion which loops around the rear ofthe person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around the front of a person's head; an upperarm/portion which loops over the top of the person's head; and a reararm/portion which loops around the rear of the person's head and holdsat least one third electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially locatedat an electrode position selected from the group consisting of Iz, P9,TP9, and T7).

In an example, the front arm/portion and the rear arm/portion togethercan comprise a ring which encircles the person's head. In an example,the front arm/portion and the rear arm/portion together can comprise anundulating ring which encircles the person's head. In an example, theupper arm/portion can be substantially perpendicular to this ring. In anexample, the centroid of the front arm/portion can be higher than thecentroid of the rear arm/portion when the person is standing up. In anexample, this ring can have a forward-upward tilt. In an example, thisneurostimulation device can rest on the (tops of the) person's ears. Inan example, the front arm/portion can have an upward-facing concavity.In an example, the front arm/portion can span the person's forehead.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 64 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afirst upper loop 6401 which loops over the top of a person's head andholds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 6411(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FT7, FC5, FC3, FC1, FCz, and T7); a second upper loops6402 which loops over the top of the person's head and hold at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter 6412 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, C5, C3,C1, and Cz), wherein the first upper loop is closer to the front of theperson's head than the second upper loop; and rear ear arm/portion 6403which curves around the rear of the person's ear and holds at least onethird electromagnetic energy emitter 6413 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, andTP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a first upperloop which loops over the top of a person's head and holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FT7, FC5, FC3,FC1, FCz, and T7); a second upper loops which loops over the top of theperson's head, wherein the first upper loop is closer to the front ofthe person's head than the second upper loop; and rear ear arm/portionwhich curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a first upperloop which loops over the top of a person's head; a second upper loopswhich loops over the top of the person's head and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of TP7, C5, C3,C1, and Cz), wherein the first upper loop is closer to the front of theperson's head than the second upper loop; and rear ear arm/portion whichcurves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a first upperloop which loops over the top of a person's head; a second upper loopswhich loops over the top of the person's head, wherein the first upperloop is closer to the front of the person's head than the second upperloop; and rear ear arm/portion which curves around the rear of theperson's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the first upper loop and the second upper loop canconnect at a location within 2″ of a person's ear. In an example, thefirst upper loop can have a rear-facing concavity. In an example, thefirst upper loop can be undulating and/or sinusoidal. In an example, theneurostimulation device can rest on the (tops of the) person's ears. Inan example, the second upper loop can be substantially in a virtualvertical plane which connects the person's ears. In an example, thesecond upper loop can span the middle of the top of the person's headand the first upper loop can span the front-half of the top of theperson's head.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 65 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aneyewear sidepiece 6501 which holds at least one first electromagneticenergy emitter 6511 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, TP7, FT9, FT7, and T7); arear-upper loop 6502 which extends rearward and upward from the rear ofthe sidepiece, loops over the rear half of the top of the person's head,and holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 6512(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, CPz, and T7); and a rear eararm/portion 6503 which curves around the rear of the person's ear andholds at least one third electromagnetic energy emitter 6513(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece which holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Nz, F9, TP7, FT9, FT7, and T7); a rear-upper loop whichextends rearward and upward from the rear of the sidepiece and loopsover the rear half of the top of the person's head; and a rear eararm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece; a rear-upper loop which extends rearward and upward from therear of the sidepiece, loops over the rear half of the top of theperson's head, and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of TP7, CP5, CP3, CP1, CPz, and T7); and a rear eararm/portion which curves around the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an eyewearsidepiece; a rear-upper loop which extends rearward and upward from therear of the sidepiece and loops over the rear half of the top of theperson's head; and a rear ear arm/portion which curves around the rearof the person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the neurostimulation device can rest on the (tops of the)person's ears. In an example, the sidepiece can be undulating and/orsinusoidal. In an example, the sidepiece can have a downward-facingconcavity. In an example, the rear-upper loop can be undulating and/orsinusoidal. In an example, read-upper loop can have a rearward-facingconcavity. In an example, the sidepiece and the rear-upper loop candiverge (directly) above the person's ear.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 66 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: afront arm/portion 6601 which loops around the front of a person' headand holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 6611(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FP1, FPz, AF7, F7, FT7, and T7); an upper arm/portion 6602which loops over the top of the person's head and holds at least onesecond electromagnetic energy emitter 6612 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of T7, C5, C3, C1,and Cz); a rear arm/portion 6603 which loops around the rear of theperson's head and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter 6613 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around the front of a person' head and holds atleast one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of FP1, FPz,AF7, F7, FT7, and T7); an upper arm/portion which loops over the top ofthe person's head; a rear arm/portion which loops around the rear of theperson's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around the front of a person' head; an upperarm/portion which loops over the top of the person's head and holds atleast one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially locatedat an electrode position selected from the group consisting of T7, C5,C3, C1, and Cz); a rear arm/portion which loops around the rear of theperson's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a frontarm/portion which loops around the front of a person' head; an upperarm/portion which loops over the top of the person's head; a reararm/portion which loops around the rear of the person's head and holdsat least one third electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially locatedat an electrode position selected from the group consisting of O1, Oz,PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the front arm/portion and the rear arm/portion can bepart of the same continuous member which encircles a person's head. Inan example, the front arm/portion and the rear arm/portion can togethercomprise a ring which encircles a person's head. In an example, thefront of the ring can be higher than the rear of the ring. In an examplea virtual plane which best fits the ring can intersect a horizontalplane when the person is standing up, forming a forward-facing anglebetween 5 and 75 degrees. In an example, the front arm/portion canfurther comprise two reversibly-connectable straps or bands. In anexample, the rear arm/portion can further comprise tworeversibly-connectable straps or bands. In an example, the upperarm/portion can further comprise two reversibly-connectable straps orbands. In an example, the front, rear, and upper arms/portions can beconnected to each other (directly) above the person's ear. In anexample, the neurostimulation device can rest on (the tops of) theperson's ear.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 67 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper arm/portion 6701 which loops over the top of a person's head andholds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 6711(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of FT9, FT7, T9, T7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz); and a reararm/portion 6702 which loops around the rear of the person's head andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 6712(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Iz, O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upperarm/portion which loops over the top of a person's head and holds atleast one first electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of FT9, FT7,T9, T7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz); and a rear arm/portion which loops aroundthe rear of the person's head.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upperarm/portion which loops over the top of a person's head; and a reararm/portion which loops around the rear of the person's head and holdsat least one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofIz, O1, Oz, PO7, P7, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the upper arm/portion can further comprise tworeversibly-connectible straps or bands. In an example, the reararm/portion can further comprise two reversibly-connectible straps orbands. In an example, the upper arm/portion can have a forward-facingconcavity. In an example, the rear arm/portion can have adownward-facing concavity. In an example, the neurostimulation devicecan rest on the (tops of the) person's ears. In an example, the virtualplane which best fits the upper arm/portion can be substantiallyperpendicular to the virtual plane which best fits the rear arm/portion.In an example, the virtual plane which best fits the upper arm/portioncan be substantially vertical when the person is standing up. In anexample, the virtual plane which best fits the upper arm/portion can besubstantially co-planar with the vertical plane which best connects theperson's ears.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 68 shows the left side of eyewear for sensing brain activitycomprising: a sidepiece 6801 which holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 6811 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of Nz, F9, FT9,and T7); an upward arm 6802 which extends upward from the sidepiece andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 6812(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, and TP7); and a rear ear arm 6803 which curvesaround the rear of the person's ear and holds at least one thirdelectromagnetic energy emitter 6813.

In an example, eyewear for sensing brain activity can comprise: asidepiece which holds at least one first electromagnetic energy emitter(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of Nz, F9, FT9, and T7); an upward arm which extends upwardfrom the sidepiece; and a rear ear arm which curves around the rear ofthe person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter.

In an example, eyewear for sensing brain activity can comprise: asidepiece; an upward arm which extends upward from the sidepiece andholds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofP9, TP9, and TP7); and a rear ear arm which curves around the rear ofthe person's ear and holds at least one third electromagnetic energyemitter.

In an example, the upward arm can pivot or rotate from a firstconfiguration in which it is lower (and in substantial alignment withthe sidepiece) and a second configuration in which it is raised (andsubstantially perpendicular to the side piece). In an example, theupward arm can be arcuate. In an example, the upward arm can have aforward-facing concavity. In an example, the upward arm can be connectedto the middle third of the sidepiece. In an example, the upward arm canbe 1″ to 3″ in length. In an example, the upward arm can bend toward theperson's head as is extends upward from the sidepiece. In an example,the upward can further comprise a spring, compressible foam, or aninflatable compartment.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 69 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper portion 6901 which extends upward from a person's ear, loops overthe top of the person's head, and holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 6911 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of FT9, FT7, T7,C5, C3, C1, and Cz); and a lower portion 6902 which curves around therear of a person's ear and holds at least one second electromagneticenergy emitter 6912 (substantially located at an electrode positionselected from the group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper portionwhich extends upward from a person's ear, loops over the top of theperson's head, and holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of FT9, FT7, T7, C5, C3, C1, and Cz); and a lowerportion which curves around the rear of a person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper portionwhich extends upward from a person's ear and loops over the top of theperson's head; and a lower portion which curves around the rear of aperson's ear and holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter (substantially located at an electrode position selected fromthe group consisting of P9, TP9, and TP7).

In an example, the upper portion can be arcuate. In an example, theupper portion can be undulating and/or sinusoidal. In an example, theupper portion can have a forward-facing concavity. In example, the upperportion can loop over the top of a person's head in substantially thevirtual vertical plane which connects the person's ears. In an example,the neurostimulation device can rest on the (tops of the) person's ears.In an example, the lower portion can curve around the top and rear ofthe person's ear. In an example, the bottom portion can have aforward-facing concavity. In an example, the bottom portion can have aforward-and-downward-facing concavity. In an example, theneurostimulation device can have a forward curve or bulge where theupper and lower portions are connected to each other. In an example, theupper and lower portions can both be part of the same continuous band orstrip. In an example, the virtual plane which best fits the overallneurostimulation device can be substantially vertical when the person isstanding up.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 70 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper portion 7001 which loops around the rear of a person's head from alocation above and forward of a person's ear and which holds at leastone first electromagnetic energy emitter 7011 (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of PO3, POz,P5, CP5, FT7, FC5, T7, and C5); and lower portion 7002 which curvesaround the person's ear from the location above and forward of aperson's ear and which holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter 7012 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper portion7001 which loops around the rear of a person's head from a locationabove and forward of a person's ear and which holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 7011 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of PO3, POz, P5,CP5, FT7, FC5, T7, and C5); and lower portion 7002 which curves aroundthe person's ear from the location above and forward of a person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper portion7001 which loops around the rear of a person's head from a locationabove and forward of a person's ear; and lower portion 7002 which curvesaround the person's ear from the location above and forward of aperson's ear and which holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter 7012 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the upper portion and the lower portion can both be partof the same continuous band or strap. In an example, the location aboveand forward of the person's ear can be between ½″ and 3″ above the topof the person's ear and between 1″ and 4″ in front of the top of theperson's ear. In an example, the upper portion can be substantiallylevel. In an example, the upper portion can have an upward-facingconcavity. In an example, the upper portion can loop around a centralportion the rear of the person's head. In an example, the lower portioncan curve around the rear of the person's ear. In an example, theneurostimulation device can rest on the (tops of the) person's ears. Inan example, the overall neurostimulation device, including the upper andlower portions, can have a rear-facing concavity which is located(directly) over the person's ear. In an example, the overallneurostimulation device can be undulating and/or sinusoidal. In anexample, the middle of the left side of the upper portion can bedirectly above the person's left ear.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 71 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: aupper portion 7101 which extends rearward and upward from a locationabove and forward of a person's ear, which loops over the rear half ofthe top of the person's head, and which holds at least one firstelectromagnetic energy emitter 7111 (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of P5, P3, P1, Pz,CP5, FT7, FC5, T7, and C5); and a lower portion 7102 which extendsdownward and rearward from the location, which curves around theperson's ear, and which holds at least one second electromagnetic energyemitter 7112 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a upper portion7101 which extends rearward and upward from a location above and forwardof a person's ear, which loops over the rear half of the top of theperson's head, and which holds at least one first electromagnetic energyemitter 7111 (substantially located at an electrode position selectedfrom the group consisting of P5, P3, P1, Pz, CP5, FT7, FC5, T7, and C5);and a lower portion 7102 which extends downward and rearward from thelocation and which curves around the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a upper portion7101 which extends rearward and upward from a location above and forwardof a person's ear, and which loops over the rear half of the top of theperson's head; and a lower portion 7102 which extends downward andrearward from the location, which curves around the person's ear, andwhich holds at least one second electromagnetic energy emitter 7112(substantially located at an electrode position selected from the groupconsisting of P9, TP9, TP7, and T7).

In an example, the upper portion and the lower portion can both be partof the same continuous member. In an example, the neurostimulationdevice can have a rear-facing concavity which is directly above theperson's ear. In an example, the neurostimulation device can have aforward curve or bulge above and forward of the person's ear. In anexample, the upper portion can have a forward-and-upward-facingconcavity. In an example, the neurostimulation device can be undulatingand/or sinusoidal. In an example, the neurostimulation device can beworn by Delenn and no one would notice. In an example, the upper andlower portions can be connected at a location over the person' temple.In an example, the upper and lower portions can be connected at alocation within 1″ of the person' temple. In an example, themost-forward part of the neurostimulation device can be within 1″ of theperson's temple.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 72 shows the left side of a neurostimulation device comprising: anupper arcuate portion 7201 with a rear-facing concavity which extendsupward from a person's ear, loops over the top of their head, and holdsat least one first electromagnetic energy emitter 7211 (substantiallylocated at an electrode position selected from the group consisting ofCP3, CP1, CPz, FT9, FT7, FC5, T7, and C5); and a lower arcuate portion7202 which curves around the rear of the person's ear and holds at leastone second electromagnetic energy emitter 7212 (substantially located atan electrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9,TP7, and T7).

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper arcuateportion with a rear-facing concavity which extends upward from aperson's ear, loops over the top of their head, and holds at least onefirst electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially located at anelectrode position selected from the group consisting of CP3, CP1, CPz,FT9, FT7, FC5, T7, and C5); and a lower arcuate portion which curvesaround the rear of the person's ear.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: an upper arcuateportion with a rear-facing concavity which extends upward from aperson's ear and loops over the top of their head; and a lower arcuateportion which curves around the rear of the person's ear and holds atleast one second electromagnetic energy emitter (substantially locatedat an electrode position selected from the group consisting of P9, TP9,TP7, and T7).

In an example, the upper arcuate portion and the lower arcuate portioncan both be part of the same continuous band or strap. In an example,the left side of the neurostimulation device overall (including bothupper and lower portions) can have a rear-facing concavity which islocated directly above the person's left ear. In an example, theneurostimulation device can rest on the (tops of the) person's ears. Inan example, the most forward part of the neurostimulation device can belocated over the person's temple. In an example, the most forward partof the neurostimulation device can be located within 1″ of the person'stemple. In an example, the neurostimulation device can curve upwardsaround the rear of the person's ear, curve forward and upward to theperson's temple, and then curve upward and rearward to span the rearhalf of the top of the person's head.

In an example, the right side of this neurostimulation device (notshown) can be laterally symmetric with respect to the left side. In anexample, arms and/or portions of this neurostimulation device can beelastic, stretchable, and/or expandable. In an example, arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device can be pivoted or rotatedaround their points of intersection. In an example, one or moreelectromagnetic energy emitters can be attached to the arms and/orportions of this neurostimulation device. In an example,electroconductive areas of arms and/or portions of this neurostimulationdevice can comprise electromagnetic energy emitters. In an example,portions of this neurostimulation device can be transparent. Variationsdiscussed elsewhere in this or priority-linked disclosures can also beapplied to this example.

FIG. 73 shows another example of neurostimulation device. This examplehas prongs and/or teeth which slide into or under a person's hair. Thetop third of FIG. 73 shows this neurostimulation device looking at theside of a person's head. The middle third of FIG. 73 shows thisneurostimulation device looking at the front of a person's head. Thebottom third of FIG. 73 shows this neurostimulation device looking downat the top of a person's head.

As shown in the top third of FIG. 73, this neurostimulation devicecomprises: an arcuate frame which is configured to be worn on a person'shead, wherein this arcuate frame further comprises: a left ear loop 7305which is configured to curve around the person's left ear; a posteriorloop 7307 which is connected to the left ear loop 7305, where thisposterior loop 7307 is configured to curve around a posterior portion ofa person's head; a left upward-extending member 7303 which is configuredto loop upward toward the top of the person's head from the left earloop 7305 and then back downward to left ear loop 7305, wherein thisleft upward-extending member has multiple prongs and/or teeth, whereinthis left upward-extending member has a first configuration in which itsupper-most portion is a first distance from the top of the person'shead, wherein this left upward-extending member has a secondconfiguration in which its upper-most portion is a second distance fromthe top of the person's head, wherein the second distance is less thanthe first distance, and wherein the prongs and/or teeth are configuredto slide into or under hair in the second configuration; one or moreleft-side electromagnetic energy emitters, 7301, 7302, 7321, and 7322;and a left-side housing 7306 which contains a power source, a dataprocessing unit, and a data transmitter and/or receiver.

The middle third and bottom third of FIG. 73 show this sameneurostimulation device from a frontal face perspective and a top-downperspective, respectively. Right-side components include: a right earloop 7315 which is configured to curve around the person's right ear; aright upward-extending member 7313 which is configured to loop upwardtoward the top of the person's head from the right ear loop 7315 andthen back downward to right ear loop 7315, wherein this rightupward-extending member has multiple prongs and/or teeth, wherein thisright upward-extending member has a first configuration in which itsupper-most portion is a first distance from the top of the person'shead, wherein this right upward-extending member has a secondconfiguration in which its upper-most portion is a second distance fromthe top of the person's head, wherein the second distance is less thanthe first distance, and wherein the prongs and/or teeth are configuredto slide into or under hair in the second configuration; and one or moreright-side electromagnetic energy emitters, 7311, 7312, 7331, and 7332.In this example, the upper tips of right and left upward-extendingmembers are not connected or attached to each other, even in the secondconfiguration.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a wearable bandwhich is configured to encircle a person's head at an anterior acuteangle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to a horizontal planewhen the person's head is upright, wherein the band has prongs or teethwhich protrude into and/or under the person's hair; and a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters on the band; wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are located at placement sites ofModified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placement systemselected from the group consisting of F3, F4, F7, F8, Fz, T3, T4, T5,T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz; and wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are made from an elastic polymer.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a wearable bandwhich is configured to encircle a person's head at an anterior acuteangle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to a horizontal planewhen the person's head is upright; and a plurality of electromagneticenergy emitters on the band; wherein one or more of the electromagneticenergy emitters are located at placement sites of Modified CombinatorialNomenclature (MCN) electrode placement system selected from the groupconsisting of F3, F4, F7, F8, Fz, T3, T4, T5, T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2,C3, C4, and Cz; wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energyemitters are made from a silicone material which has been impregnated,doped, coated, or embedded with metal; and wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters have prongs or teeth which protrude intoand/or under the person's hair.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: a wearable bandwhich is configured to encircle a person's head at an anterior acuteangle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to a horizontal planewhen the person's head is upright; and a plurality of electromagneticenergy emitters on the band; wherein one or more of the electromagneticenergy emitters are located at placement sites of Modified CombinatorialNomenclature (MCN) electrode placement system selected from the groupconsisting of O1, Oz, FP1, FPz, PO7, AF7, P7, F7, TP7, FT7, and T7;wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters are made froma silicone material which has been impregnated, doped, coated, orembedded with carbon; and wherein one or more of the electromagneticenergy emitters have prongs or teeth which protrude into and/or underthe person's hair. Variations discussed elsewhere in this orpriority-linked disclosures can also be applied to this example.

FIG. 74 shows a left-side view of another example of how this inventioncan be embodied in a neurostimulation device. In this example, thisinvention is embodied as a hybrid wearable EEG monitor with anintegrated eyewear frame. In this example, a neurostimulation devicecomprises: an eyewear frame 7401 with a rear loop which loops around therear of a person's head; a plurality of electromagnetic energy emitters(including 7402) which are held against the rear of the person's head bythe eyewear frame; and prongs and/or teeth 7403 which protrude intoand/or under the person's hair. In an example, the prongs and/or teethwhich protrude into and/or under the person's hair can enable betterelectromagnetic communication between the emitters and the person'shead. In an example, the electromagnetic energy emitters can be EEGemitters. In an example, this neurostimulation device can furthercomprise a power source, a data processor, and a wireless datatransmitter. In an example, this neurostimulation device can furthercomprise a camera.

In this example, the anterior portion of the neurostimulation deviceserves to hold eyewear lenses and the posterior portion of theneurostimulation device loops completely around the back of the person'shead. In this example, the front of this neurostimulation device restson the bridge of the person's nose and the sides of thisneurostimulation device rest on the person's ears. In this example, theanterior and posterior portions of this neurostimulation device form acontinuous ring and/or band which encircles the person's head at arelatively-constant level which is just above the person's nose andears. In this example, the eyewear portion of this neurostimulationdevice has lenses, but no display screen. In another example, theeyewear portion of this neurostimulation device may have a displayscreen, but no lenses. In another example, the eyewear portion of thisneurostimulation device may have both a display screen and lenses. In anexample, the eyewear portion of this neurostimulation device can serveas an augmented reality interface.

In an example, a neurostimulation device can comprise: eyewear which isconfigured to be worn on a person's head; one or more electrodes orother brain activity emitters which are configured by the eyewear to beless than one inch from the surface of the person's head; prongs and/orteeth which protrude into and/or under the person's hair; a mobile powersource and/or power transducer; a data processor; and a datatransmitting member. In an example, a neurostimulation device cancomprise eyewear with a frame which encircles a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane (when the person's head is upright) and a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters on the eyewear frame. Theelectromagnetic energy emitters can be located at placement sites ofModified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placement systemwhich are selected from the group consisting of F3, F4, F7, F8, FPz, Fz,T3, T4, T5, T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz. In an example, theelectromagnetic energy emitters can be made from a silicone material(such as polydimethylsiloxane [PDMS]) which has been impregnated, doped,coated, or embedded with conductive material (such as silver or carbon)in order to provide consistent but comfortable contact with the person'shead. In an example, this neurostimulation device can further compriseprongs and/or teeth which protrude from the ring and/or band into and/orunder the person's hair to enable. This can enable good electromagneticcommunication with the person's head at locations on the person's headwhich are covered by hair. Variations discussed elsewhere in this orpriority-linked disclosures can also be applied to this example.

FIG. 75 shows a left-side view of an example of a neurostimulationdevice comprising a head-worn emitter-positioning member (e.g. frame)7502 which is configured to position a plurality of electromagneticenergy emitters including 7503 at selected locations on the person's7501 head. In this example, emitter-positioning member (e.g. frame) 7502is assumed to be substantially symmetric with respect to the left side(shown) and the right side (not shown) of the person's head. Thismonitor further comprises control unit 7504, which need not bereplicated on the right side. In this example, control unit 7504 furthercomprises: a data processing component 7505; a power source (ortransducer) 7506; and a data transmitting (and receiving) component7507. In this example, the neurostimulation device further comprises auser interface 7508.

In this example, emitter-positioning member (e.g. frame) 7502 comprises:a ring or band portion which encircles the top of the person's head in amanner like the rim of a cap; and an ear-contacting portion. In anexample, an ear-contacting portion can cover a person's ear like theear-covering portion of traditional headphones. In an example, anear-contacting portion can be at least partially inserted into aperson's ear canal like an earbud or hearing aid. In this example, thering or band portion and the ear-contacting portion are joined on theleft side and right side at locations just over the person's left earand right ear, respectively.

In an example, this neurostimulation device can comprise an array ofelectromagnetic energy emitters which are located substantially at thefollowing set of placement sites —CP1, CP2, CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, CPz,FC1, FC2, FC3, FC4, FC5, FC6, FCz, O1, O2, Oz, P7, P8, PO7, PO8, TP7 andTP8—or a subset of these sites. In an example, the most anterior portionof the frame of a wearable brain activity neurostimulation device canspan a person's forehead. In an example, the most anterior portion canhold two or more electromagnetic energy emitters on a person's forehead.In an example, the most anterior portion can hold electromagnetic energyemitters at two or more locations selected from the group consisting of:FP1, FPz, and FP2. In an example, the most anterior portion can holdelectromagnetic energy emitters at two or more locations selected fromthe group consisting of: AF7, AF3, AFz, AF4, and AF8. In an example, anear-contacting portion can include one or more electromagnetic energyemitters which are held in electromagnetic communication with theperson's outer ear, ear canal, or both.

In an example, a ring or band portion (which goes around a person'shead) of this neurostimulation device can be circular. In an example, aring or band portion can have a shape selected from the group consistingof: circle, ellipse, and oval. In an example, a ring or band portion canhave vertical undulations or waves around a central circumferentialaxis, wherein the central circumferential axis is circular, elliptical,or oval. In an example, a ring or band portion can have horizontaland/or radial undulations or waves around a central circumferentialaxis, wherein the central circumferential axis is circular, elliptical,or oval. In an example, undulations or waves can be sinusoidal. In anexample, a ring or band portion can have an ascending-and-descendingwave over (and around) a person's ear. In an example, such anascending-and-descending wave can be sinusoidal.

In an example, a ring or band portion can be generally circular orelliptical, but have an upward (concave) curved portion over (andaround) the person's ear. In an example, a “ring-fitting plane” can bedefined as the plane which best fits the ring or band portion of thisneurostimulation device. In an example, the ring-fitting plane can behorizontal (when a person stands upright). In an example, thering-fitting plane can intersect a horizontal plane at a forward-facingacute angle. In an example, this angle can be between 5 and 20 degrees.In an example, this angle can be between 15 and 45 degrees.

In an example, an emitter-positioning member (e.g. frame) can be asingle continuous structure, even if it has different branches or arms.In an example, an emitter-positioning member (e.g. frame) can havemultiple separately-made but connected pieces (such as branches and/orarms). In an example, these pieces can be connected with joints, hinges,or elastic straps. In an example, an emitter-positioning member (e.g.frame) can be flexible and/or elastic. In an example, the size, tension,and/or elasticity of an emitter-positioning member (e.g. frame) can beadjusted. In an example, the size, tension, and/or elasticity of anemitter-positioning member (e.g. frame) can be adjusted by a pneumaticmechanism and/or inflatable chamber. In an example, the size, tension,and/or elasticity of an emitter-positioning member (e.g. frame) can beadjusted by a hydraulic mechanism. In an example, the size, tension,and/or elasticity of an emitter-positioning member (e.g. frame) can beadjusted by a spring mechanism.

In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made by printinghigh-conductivity ink onto a low-conductivity textile or fabric. In anexample, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made by printing aconductive elastomeric material onto a low-conductivity textile orfabric. In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made bymelting or adhering elastomeric conductive material onto alow-conductivity textile or fabric. In an example, an electromagneticenergy emitter can be made by embroidering conductive material onto alow-conductivity textile or fabric. In an example, an electromagneticenergy emitter can be made by weaving, knitting, sewing, embroidering,layering, laminating, adhering, melting, fusing, printing, spraying,painting, or pressing electroconductive material into (or onto) a fabricor textile. In an example, electroconductive threads, fibers, yarns,strands, filaments, traces, and/or layers within a fabric or textile canbe configured near a person's skin in order to receive electromagneticenergy.

In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be attached to aneurostimulation device using an attachment mechanism selected from thegroup consisting of: adhesive, band, buckle, button, channel, clasp,clip, electronic connector, flexible channel, hook, hook-and-eyemechanism, magnet, pin, plug, pocket, rivet, sewing, snap, tape, tie,and zipper. In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can beattached to a neurostimulation device by printing, laminating, adhering,embroidering, melting, and/or sewing electroconductive material. In anexample, an electronically-functional fabric or textile withelectromagnetic energy emitters can be created by weaving, knitting,sewing, embroidering, layering, laminating, adhering, melting, fusing,printing, spraying, painting, or pressing together electroconductivethreads, fibers, yarns, strands, filaments, traces, and/or layers. In anexample, electroconductive threads, yarns, fibers, strands, channels,and/or traces comprising electromagnetic energy emitters can have shapesor configurations which are selected from the group consisting of:circular, elliptical, or other conic section; square, rectangular,hexagon, or other polygon; parallel; perpendicular; crisscrossed;nested; concentric; sinusoidal; undulating; zigzagged; and radialspokes.

In an example, an electronically-functional fabric or textile withelectromagnetic energy emitters can be created by printing, spraying, orotherwise depositing electroconductive ink or resin onto an otherwisenon-conductive fabric or textile. In an example, anelectronically-functional circuit with electromagnetic energy emitterscan be created as part of a neurostimulation device by printing aconductive pattern with electroconductive ink or resin. In an example,an electronically-functional fabric or textile with electromagneticenergy emitters can be created by laminating electro-conductive membersonto a non-conductive substrate. In an example, anelectronically-functional fabric or textile with electromagnetic energyemitters can be created by embroidering a generally non-conductivefabric or textile member with electro-conductive members. In an example,an electronically-functional circuit with electromagnetic energyemitters can be created for a neurostimulation device by embroidering aconductive pattern with electroconductive thread.

In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made with alow-conductivity material selected from the group consisting of:acetate, acrylic, cotton, denim, elastane, latex, linen, Lycra™,neoprene, nylon, nylon, polyester, wool, silicone, polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS), silk, spandex, and rayon. In an example, an electromagneticenergy emitter can be made with a high-conductivity material selectedfrom the group consisting of: aluminum or aluminum alloy; carbonnanotubes, graphene, or other carbon-based material; copper or copperalloy; gold; nickel; silver; and steel. In an example, anelectromagnetic energy emitter can be made with polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS) which has been doped or impregnated with aluminum, carbon (in oneor more various configurations and formulations), copper, gold, nickel,silver, or steel. In an example, an electromagnetic energy emitter canbe made from polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and carbon nanotubes. In anexample, an electromagnetic energy emitter can be made frompolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and silver. Variations discussed elsewherein this or priority-linked disclosures can also be applied to thisexample.

FIG. 76 shows an example of a neurostimulation device comprising: aheadband (or halo) 7601; a rearward ear-engaging member 7602; a frontalear-engaging member 7603; a plurality of electromagnetic energy emitters(including 7607, 7608, 7609, and 7610) which are configured to be heldin proximity to the person's head by the headband (or halo); a wirelessdata transmitter and/or receiver 7604; a data processor 7605; and apower source 7606. In an example, this neurostimulation device can havea symmetric configuration on the other side of the person's head, whichis not shown here.

In an example, a headband (or halo) can encircle a person's head,including spanning at least a portion of the person's forehead. In anexample, a headband (or halo) can span the center of a person'sforehead. In an example, a headband (or halo) can encircle a person'shead at a substantially uniform height when the person is standingupright. In an example, a headband (or halo) can encircle a person'shead at a substantially uniform distance from the top of the person'shead. In an example, a headband (or halo) can have a shape which isselected from the group consisting of: circle, oval, ellipse, andegg-shape.

In an example, a headband (or halo) can be made from a metal and/or apolymer. In an example, a headband (or halo) can be gas permeable (e.g.breathable) and/or liquid permeable. In an example, the perimeter of aheadband (or halo) can further comprise a spring or other tensile memberwhich holds the headband (or halo) against the surface of the person'shead. In an example, the perimeter of a headband (or halo) can furthercomprise a spring or other tensile member which causes the headband toexert (modest) pressure against the surface of the person's head tobetter hold the headband on the person's head and/or better hold theelectromagnetic energy emitters in proximity to the surface of theperson's head.

In an example, a headband (or halo) can be stretchable, elastic, and/orexpandable. In an example, one or more sections of the perimeter of aheadband (or halo) can be stretchable, elastic, and/or expandable. In anexample, the perimeter of a headband (or halo) can comprise one or moresections with a first degree of stretchability, elasticity, and/orexpandability and one or more sections with a second degree ofstretchability, elasticity, and/or expandability, wherein the seconddegree is greater than the first degree. In an example, the rear portionof the perimeter of a headband (spanning the rear of the person's head)can have a first degree of stretchability, elasticity, and/orexpandability and the front portion of the perimeter of the headband(spanning the person's forehead) can have a second degree ofstretchability, elasticity, and/or expandability, wherein the seconddegree is greater than the first degree. In an example, the rear portionof the perimeter of a headband (spanning the rear of the person's head)can have a first degree of stretchability, elasticity, and/orexpandability and the front portion of the perimeter of the headband(spanning the person's forehead) can have a second degree ofstretchability, elasticity, and/or expandability, wherein the seconddegree is less than the first degree.

In an example, a headband (or halo) can rest on the top portions of aperson's ears (or the top portions of the tissue which connects theouter ears to the main body of the head). In an example, a rearwardear-engaging member can be configured to curve around (and frictionallyengage) a rear portion of the perimeter of a person's outer ear. In anexample, a rearward ear-engaging member can curve around (andfrictionally engage) a person's outer ear between the 6 o'clock (210degree) and 12 o'clock (0 degree) vectors. In an example, a rearwardear-engaging member can curve around (and frictionally engage) aperson's outer ear between the 8 o'clock (210 degree) and 12 o'clock (0degree) vectors. In an example, a rearward ear-engaging member can beconfigured to span between 20% and 50% of the perimeter of a person'sear. In an example, a rearward ear-engaging member can be configured tobe attached to a person's earlobe.

In an example, a frontal ear-engaging member can be configured to curvearound (and frictionally engage) a front portion of the perimeter of aperson's outer ear. In an example, a frontal ear-engaging member cancurve around (and frictionally engage) a person's outer ear between the12 o'clock (0 degree) and 4 o'clock (120 degree) vectors. In an example,a frontal ear-engaging member can curve around (and frictionally engage)a person's outer ear between the 12 o'clock (0 degree) and 2 o'clock (60degree) vectors. In an example, a rearward ear-engaging member can beconfigured to span between 10% and 30% of the perimeter of a person'sear.

FIG. 76 also shows an example of a neurostimulation device comprising: aflexible ring and/or band 7601; an arcuate ear-contacting member(comprising portions 7602 and 7603); a plurality of electromagneticenergy emitters (including 7607, 7608, 7609, and 7610) which areconfigured to be held in proximity to the person's head by the flexiblering and/or band; a wireless data transmitter and/or receiver 7604; adata processor 7605; and a power source 7606. In an example, aneurostimulation device can comprise: an arcuate flexible ring and/orband which is worn around a person's head, spanning both the person'sforehead and the rear of the person's head; an arcuate ear-contactingportion which curves around at least a portion of the person's ear; anda plurality of electromagnetic energy emitters which are held by theneurostimulation device in electromagnetic communication with theperson's head.

As shown in FIG. 76, an ear-contacting portion can curve around aportion of a person's ear in an arcuate manner. In an example, theear-contacting portion can curve around the upper portion of theperson's ear in an arcuate manner. In an example, the ear-contactingportion can have a sinusoidal shape. In an example, the ear-contactingportion can have a conic section shape. In an example, theear-contacting portion can curve around the rear portion of the person'sear in an arcuate manner. In an example, the ear-contacting portion canbe attached to the person's earlobe. In an example, the ear-contactingportion can partially protrude into the person's ear canal.

In an example, the flexible band, the ear-contacting portion, and/or theelectromagnetic emitters of this neurostimulation device can be madefrom an elastomeric polymer which has been impregnated, doped, coated,or embedded with conductive material. In an example, the flexible band,ear-contacting portion, and/or electromagnetic emitters of thisneurostimulation device can be made from silicone material (such asPDMS) which has been impregnated, doped, coated, or embedded withsilver. In an example, the flexible band, ear-contacting portion, and/orelectromagnetic emitters of this neurostimulation device can be madefrom silicone material (such as PDMS) which has been impregnated, doped,coated, or embedded with carbon nanotubes. In an example, the flexibleband, ear-contacting portion, and/or electromagnetic emitters of thisneurostimulation device can be made from silicone material (PDMS) whichhas been impregnated, doped, coated, or embedded with graphene.

In an example, a headband (or halo) can be configured to receive theside frame of a pair of eyeglasses so that this headband (or halo) canbe worn in combination with eyeglasses. In an example, a headband (orhalo) can further comprise an opening which is configured to receive theside-piece of an eyeglass frame so that this headband (or halo) can beworn in combination with eyeglasses. In an example, a headband (or halo)can further comprise a clip or other attachment mechanism to which theside-piece of an eyeglass frame can be attached so that this headband(or halo) can be worn in combination with eyeglasses. In an example,headband (or halo) can further comprise an indentation, groove, or trackinto (or against) which the side-piece of the side-piece of an eyeglassframe can be placed so that this headband (or halo) can be worn incombination with eyeglasses. Variations discussed elsewhere in this orpriority-linked disclosures can also be applied to this example.

I claim:
 1. A neurostimulation device comprising: a wearable ring and/orband which is configured to encircle a person's head at an anterioracute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to a horizontalplane when the person's head is upright, wherein the ring and/or bandhas prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or under the person'shair; and a plurality of electromagnetic energy emitters on the band;wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters are locatedat placement sites of Modified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN)electrode placement system selected from the group consisting of F3, F4,F7, F8, Fz, T3, T4, T5, T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz; andwherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters are made froman elastic polymer.
 2. A neurostimulation device comprising: a wearablering and/or band which is configured to encircle a person's head at ananterior acute angle in the range of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal plane when the person's head is upright; and a plurality ofelectromagnetic energy emitters on the band; wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are located at placement sites ofModified Combinatorial Nomenclature (MCN) electrode placement systemselected from the group consisting of F3, F4, F7, F8, Fz, T3, T4, T5,T6, P3, P4, Pz, O1, O2, C3, C4, and Cz; wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters are made from a polymer which has beenimpregnated, doped, coated, or embedded with conductive material; andwherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters have prongsand/or teeth which protrude into and/or under the person's hair.
 3. Aneurostimulation device comprising: a wearable ring and/or band which isconfigured to encircle a person's head at an anterior acute angle in therange of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to a horizontal plane when theperson's head is upright; and a plurality of electromagnetic energyemitters on the band; wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energyemitters are located at placement sites of Modified CombinatorialNomenclature (MCN) electrode placement system selected from the groupconsisting of O1, Oz, FP1, FPz, PO7, AF7, P7, F7, TP7, FT7, and T7;wherein one or more of the electromagnetic energy emitters are made froma silicone material which has been impregnated, doped, coated, orembedded with silver or carbon; and wherein one or more of theelectromagnetic energy emitters have prongs and/or teeth which protrudeinto and/or under the person's hair.